be in Chinese
be in Chinese is 是, 在 — be means to exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
be in Chinese
是
Pronounced: shì
(formal) Used with to-infinitives of verbs to express intent, obligation, appropriateness, or relative future occurrence.
是
Pronounced: shì
(auxiliary) Used with past participles of verbs to form the passive voice.
在
Pronounced: zài
(auxiliary) Used with past participles of verbs to form the passive voice.
What does "be" mean?
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verb To exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
"She wants to be a doctor one day."
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verb Used with another verb to form continuing or passive actions.
"They are working late tonight."
be in a sentence
- She wants to be a doctor one day.
- The weather is cold today.
- They are working late tonight.
- The report was written by two students.
Similar words in Chinese
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "be" in Chinese?
"be" in Chinese is 是, 在. be means: To exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
How do you pronounce 是?
"be" in Chinese is 是, pronounced "shì".
How do you use "be" in a sentence?
Example: "She wants to be a doctor one day." In Chinese, "be" is 是, 在.
Are there other ways to say "be" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "be": 是, 在.
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