How to make tag questions in Chinese with 吗 (ma)
⋯⋯是 (shì)吗 (ma) / 对 (duì)吗 (ma) / 好 (hǎo)吗 (ma)?
Tag questions with "吗 (ma)"
⋯⋯是 (shì)吗 (ma) / 对 (duì)吗 (ma) / 好 (hǎo)吗 (ma)?
HSK 2Question FormsTag questions with "吗 (ma)"
Rule structure
Phrases such as 是吗 (shì ma), 对吗 (duì ma), and 好吗 (hǎo ma) are added to a statement as short confirmation questions. They check agreement, correctness, or acceptability of what was just said rather than forming a basic yes/no question.
Rule structure
Phrases such as 是吗 (shì ma), 对吗 (duì ma), and 好吗 (hǎo ma) are added to a statement as short confirmation questions. They check agreement, correctness, or acceptability of what was just said rather than forming a basic yes/no question.
Examples
很好，是吗？
Hěn hǎo, shì ma?
Great, isn't it?
Examples
很好，是吗？
Hěn hǎo, shì ma?
Great, isn't it?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Tag questions with "吗 (ma)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: ⋯⋯是 (shì)吗 (ma) / 对 (duì)吗 (ma) / 好 (hǎo)吗 (ma)?. For example: 很好，是吗？ — “Great, isn't it?”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
很好，是吗？ — “Great, isn't it?”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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