Do you have those moments when you are worried about placing “是…的”(shì…de) in a sentence incorrectly? And don’t know whether to add “的” (de) at the end of the phrase?
In today’s video, we are going to talk about its structure and when to use it.
1. WHEN DO WE USE IT?
We use “是…的” (shì…de) whenever we talk about things and events that have already happened and want to emphasize time, place, method, person or purpose.
But note that we only use it when this event has already happened or been completed in the past.
2. WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE?
The structure of the sentence is:
Subject + 是 (shì) + time/ place/ method/ person/ purpose + verb + 的 (de)
3. EXAMPLES
Let’s emphasize “time” ⏳:
他是昨天来上海的.
Tā shì zuótiān lái Shànghǎi de.
He came to Shanghai last night.
Tā shì zuótiān lái Shànghǎi de.
He came to Shanghai last night.
“Place” 🌏:
我们是在上海见的.
Wǒmen shì zài Shànghǎi jiàn de.
We met in Shanghai.
Wǒmen shì zài Shànghǎi jiàn de.
We met in Shanghai.
“Method” ✈️:
我朋友是坐飞机来的.
Wǒ péngyou shì zuò fēijī lái de.
My friend came by plane.
Wǒ péngyou shì zuò fēijī lái de.
My friend came by plane.
“Person” 👫:
我是跟同学一起打网球的.
Wǒ shì gēn tóngxué yīqǐ dǎ wǎngqiú de.
I played tennis with my classmate.”
Wǒ shì gēn tóngxué yīqǐ dǎ wǎngqiú de.
I played tennis with my classmate.”
“Purpose” 🚩:
我是来送快递的.
Wǒ shì lái sòng kuàidì de.
I came here to deliver a package.
Wǒ shì lái sòng kuàidì de.
I came here to deliver a package.
What do you think of “是…的”？
Can you make a sentence using this structure? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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