Emphasizing with 是 (shì)…的 (de)

Overview

This English reference introduces “Emphasizing with 是 (shì)…的 (de)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 是 + information to be emphasized + verb + object + 的

Examples

This section collects practical observations for recognizing the pattern in context.

Common mistakes

Asking about the unknown

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Omitting 是

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Related grammar points

• 的 (de) overview
• Possessive 的 (de)
• Modifying with 的 (de)
• Positive or affirmative tone with 的 (de)
• Completed actions with 了 (le)
• Change with 了 (le)