How to Say ‘All are’ in Traditional Chinese
都是
dōu shì
[doh shir]
💬 Usage Tip: [都] often means "all," and with [是] you get [都是] = "are all." For example, [你們都是老師] means "you are all teachers."
Phrase Breakdown
都
dōu
[doh]
all; both; every
Used to include everyone or everything in a group.
我們都是一家人。
We are all one family.
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
The basic verb meaning 'to be' in statements of identity or description.
這些都是你愛吃的菜。
These are all dishes you like to eat.
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