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是否 (shì fǒu): whether or not, if

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
whether or not, if
Characters
2
Part of speech
adverb
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • whether (or not)
  • if
  • is or isnt
  • whether (or not)
  • if
  • is or isn't

Chinese explanation

  • 用在问句或从句中,表示两种可能:是这样还是不是这样
  • 也可以表示“是不是”的意思,引出需要选择或确认的内容。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

to be (followed by substantives only)

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Example sentences

。

It is still uncertain whether he will come to the meeting.

。

Please confirm whether this information is accurate.

。

I want to know whether you agree with this plan.

?

Has he ever been to China?

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