Meaning
Used to ask for confirmation or agreement on a statement.
Cultural Background
Used constantly in daily life to maintain harmony. Often used with a slightly softer tone, sometimes replaced by '對吧'. Used in Mandarin-speaking circles, though Cantonese has its own tags like '係唔係呀'. Used in formal and informal Mandarin contexts.
Use it to pause
Use '对不对' to give yourself a second to think while the other person nods.
Don't overdo it
Using it in every sentence can sound repetitive. Vary your tag questions.
Meaning
Used to ask for confirmation or agreement on a statement.
Use it to pause
Use '对不对' to give yourself a second to think while the other person nods.
Don't overdo it
Using it in every sentence can sound repetitive. Vary your tag questions.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct tag.
你明天有空，_____？
You are asking for confirmation, so '对不对' is the correct tag.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option.
Option 1 is the standard tag question. The others are redundant or incomplete.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 这家餐厅很有名。 B: _____
B is confirming A's statement, so '对不对？' is appropriate.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises你明天有空，_____？
You are asking for confirmation, so '对不对' is the correct tag.
Choose the best option.
Option 1 is the standard tag question. The others are redundant or incomplete.
A: 这家餐厅很有名。 B: _____
B is confirming A's statement, so '对不对？' is appropriate.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but keep it professional. It's better for checking facts than for making demands.
No, it's actually quite polite as it invites the other person to participate.
Related Phrases
是不是
similaris it or is it not
对吧
similarright?
对吗
similaris it correct?
同意吗
similardo you agree?
