Meaning
Used to state the identity or status of a group including the speaker.
Cultural Background
Group identity is highly valued. Using {我们|wǒmen} shows you are part of a team. Similar usage, but often more relaxed in social settings. Used in both Cantonese and Mandarin contexts. Common in business and social settings.
No conjugation
Chinese verbs don't change for the subject. {是|shì} is always {是|shì}!
Meaning
Used to state the identity or status of a group including the speaker.
No conjugation
Chinese verbs don't change for the subject. {是|shì} is always {是|shì}!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
{我们|wǒmen} ___ {学生|xuéshēng}.
{是|shì} is the correct copula for identity.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
{是|shì} is used for nouns, not verbs or adjectives.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercises{我们|wǒmen} ___ {学生|xuéshēng}.
{是|shì} is the correct copula for identity.
Which is correct?
{是|shì} is used for nouns, not verbs or adjectives.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly for identity and status.
Related Phrases
{我们|wǒmen}{都|dōu}{是|shì}
builds onWe are all...
{我们|wǒmen}{不是|bùshì}
contrastWe are not...
