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How To Say Yes In Chinese?

Post by Swing on January 29, 2023, Category: Chinese Learning 
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One of the most used and simple words to say yes in Chinese is 是 [shì], it means 对 [duì]-right, 正确 [zhèng què]-correct, express one’s agreement, approval and obedience. It is often used in response to questions that contain 是 [shì]. Here to learn "How To Say Yes In Chinese?".
For example:

SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:你是一个老师吗?nǐ shì yī gè lǎo shī ma ?Are you a teacher?
B:是的。shì de 。Yes.

The basic information of yes in Chinese

Yes in Chinese: 是
Yes in pinyin: [shì]
Tone: Fourth
Radical: 日
Traditional Form: 是
Stroke Count: 9
Structure: Up to down
Usage: ★★★★★

The glyph evolution of yes in Chinese 是 [shì]

yes-and-no-in-chinese
yes-and-no-in-chinese

The glyph contrast of yes in Chinese 是 [shì]

yes-in-chinese
yes-in-chinese

The order of strokes of yes in Chinese 是 [shì]

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how-to-write-yes-in-chinese

Calligraphy of yes in Chinese 是 [shì]

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yes-in-chinese-cantonese

Other variations to say yes in Chinese

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how-do-you-say-yes-in-chinese

1. [duì] means “right” or 没错 [méi cuò] means “not wrong” or 正确 [zhèng què] means “correct”. These are other common ways to say “yes” in Chinese. They are often used to agree with someone else’s statement or opinion. They are very similar to 是 [shì]. In many cases, they can be interchanged.

SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:你是莉莉吗?nǐ shì lì lì ma ?Are you Lily?
B:对/没错/正确。duì/méicuò/ zhèng què。Yes.

2.  [hǎo] - good, OK. This is another expression to say “yes” in Chinese.

SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:我能借一下你的自行车吗?wǒ néng jiè yī xià nǐ de zì xíng chē ma ?Can I borrow your bike?
B:好。hǎo。Yes.

3. 可以 [kě yǐ] - OK, can, may. or  [xíng] ok; all right. These phrases are other ways to express the affirmative in Chinese. They’re often used when asking for or giving permission to do something.

SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:我可以用一下你的笔么?wǒ kě yǐ yòng yī xià nǐ de bǐ me ?May I use your pen?
B:可以/行。kě yǐ/ xíng。Yes.

4.  [èn] or 嗯嗯 [èn èn] - Um, OK. It is an informal affirmative response similar to “yeah” or “uh-huh” in English. It’s often used to express agreement in informal communication among friends.

SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:晚上一起去吃饭。wǎn shàng yī qǐ qù chī fàn 。Let’s have dinner together.
B:嗯。
èn。Yes.

5. 没问题 [méi wèn tí] means “no problem”.

SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:你能帮一下我吗?nǐ néng bāng yī xià wǒ ma ?Can you help me?
B:没问题。méi wèn tí。Yes/No problem.

6. 当然 [dāng rán] means “of course” or 确定 [què dìng] means “of course”, “certainly”

SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:你喜欢中国么?nǐ xǐ huān zhōng guó me ?Do you like China?
B:当然/确定。dāng rán/ què dìng。Yes.

7. 我没意见 [wǒ méi yì jiàn] or 听你的 [tīng nǐ de] -  I agree with you. / It’s up to you.

SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:我们一起去公园玩吧。wǒ men yī qǐ qù gōng yuán wán ba 。Let’s go to the park together.
B:我没意见/ 听你的。wǒ méi yì jiàn / tīng nǐ de。Yes.

Yes in Chinese in some other situations

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translate-yes-to-chinese
SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:你会游泳吗?nǐ huì yóu yǒng ma ?Can you swim?
B:会。huì。Yes.
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yes-in-chinese-mandarin
SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:你有手表么?nǐ yǒu shǒu biǎo me ?Do you have a watch?
B:有。yǒu。Yes.
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yes-in-chinese-language
SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:你喜欢小狗吗?nǐ xǐ huān xiǎo gǒu ma ?Do you like dogs?
B:喜欢。xǐ huān 。Yes.
SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:这水烫吗?zhè shuǐ tàng ma ?Is the water hot?
B:烫。tàng 。Yes.

Saying Yes to your significant one

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say-yes-in-chinese
SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:你愿意嫁给我吗?nǐ yuàn yì jià gěi wǒ ma ?Will you marry me?
B:我愿意。wǒ yuàn yì 。Yes, I do.

How to say yes in ancient Chinese

China is an ancient civilization country with a long history. Do you know how to say yes in ancient China.

1. [nuò] a response

2. [wéi] a response of a person of lower rank or seniority to a person of higher rank or seniority

3. [zhē] a servant's answer to a master or guest

4. [zhā] a servant's answer to a master in Qing dynasty

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yes-in-mandarin

5. 遵命[zūn mìng] follow instructions from superiors or the other party

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