是
shì
To be, yes
是 (shì) — naming what is located in a place
Place + 是 (shì) + Noun
HSK 13.0
Pattern diagram
Place是Noun
Rule structure
The pattern Place + 是 (shì) + Noun names what is located at a stated place: 那儿是学校 (nà ér shì xué xiào) means “over there is a school”. The place comes first, followed by 是 (shì) and the name of a person or thing. This introductory part covers only the 是 (shì) pattern; other ways to describe existence and appearance are introduced later.
Rule structure
The pattern Place + 是 (shì) + Noun names what is located at a stated place: 那儿是学校 (nà ér shì xué xiào) means “over there is a school”. The place comes first, followed by 是 (shì) and the name of a person or thing. This introductory part covers only the 是 (shì) pattern; other ways to describe existence and appearance are introduced later.
Examples
那儿是学校。
Nàr shì xuéxiào.
Over there is a school.
那里是商店。
Nàlǐ shì shāngdiàn.
Over there is a shop.
Examples
那儿是学校。
Nàr shì xuéxiào.
Over there is a school.
那里是商店。
Nàlǐ shì shāngdiàn.
Over there is a shop.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “naming what is located in a place” in Chinese with 是?
Use the structure: Place + 是 (shì) + Noun. For example: 那儿是学校。 — “Over there is a school”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
那儿是学校。 — “Over there is a school”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 1.
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