是
shì
To be, yes
How to express “multiples” in Chinese with 倍 (bèi)
A + 是 (shì) + B + 的 (de) + Number + 倍 (bèi)
倍 (bèi) — multiples, “times”
HSK 4Basic/Simple Sentence Patterns
A + 是 (shì) + B + 的 (de) + Number + 倍 (bèi)
HSK 4Basic/Simple Sentence Patterns倍 (bèi) — multiples, “times”
Rule structure
倍 (bèi) expresses a multiple comparison: one quantity equals a certain number of another quantity. The structure A 是 (shì) B 的三倍 (de sān bèi) (A shì B de sān bèi) means that A is three times B. This format avoids ambiguity that can arise in expressions with 增长 (zēngzhǎng).
Rule structure
倍 (bèi) expresses a multiple comparison: one quantity equals a certain number of another quantity. The structure A 是 (shì) B 的三倍 (de sān bèi) (A shì B de sān bèi) means that A is three times B. This format avoids ambiguity that can arise in expressions with 增长 (zēngzhǎng).
Examples
今年利润是去年的三倍。
Jīnnián lìrùn shì qùnián de sān bèi.
This year's profit is three times last year's.
他的工资增长了两倍。
Tā de gōngzī zēngzhǎng le liǎngbèi.
His salary increased by two times.
这个产品的销量增加了五倍。
Zhège chǎnpǐn de xiāoliàng zēngjiā le wǔbèi.
This product's sales increased by five times.
Examples
今年利润是去年的三倍。
Jīnnián lìrùn shì qùnián de sān bèi.
This year's profit is three times last year's.
他的工资增长了两倍。
Tā de gōngzī zēngzhǎng le liǎngbèi.
His salary increased by two times.
这个产品的销量增加了五倍。
Zhège chǎnpǐn de xiāoliàng zēngjiā le wǔbèi.
This product's sales increased by five times.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “multiples, ‘times’” in Chinese with 倍?
Use the structure: A + 是 (shì) + B + 的 (de) + Number + 倍 (bèi). For example: 今年利润是去年的三倍。 — “This year's profit is three times last year's”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
今年利润是去年的三倍。 — “This year's profit is three times last year's”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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