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:
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Yes in Chinese: 是
Yes in pinyin: [shì]
Tone: Fourth
Radical: 日
Traditional Form: 是
Stroke Count: 9
Structure: Up to down
Usage: ★★★★★
1. 对 [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.
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. 好 [hǎo] - good, OK. This is another expression to say “yes” in Chinese.
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 行 [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.
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. 嗯 [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.
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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”.
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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”
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: | 你会游泳吗？ | nǐ huì yóu yǒng ma ？ | Can you swim? |
| B: | 会。 | huì。 | Yes. |
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: | 你有手表么？ | nǐ yǒu shǒu biǎo me ？ | Do you have a watch? |
| B: | 有。 | yǒu。 | Yes. |
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: | 你喜欢小狗吗？ | nǐ xǐ huān xiǎo gǒu ma ？ | Do you like dogs? |
| B: | 喜欢。 | xǐ huān 。 | Yes. |
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: | 这水烫吗？ | zhè shuǐ tàng ma ？ | Is the water hot? |
| B: | 烫。 | tàng 。 | Yes. |
| Speaker | Character | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
China is an ancient civilization country with a long history. Do you know how to say yes in ancient China.
1. 诺[nuò] a response
2. 唯[wéi] a response of a person of lower rank or seniority to a person of higher rank or seniority
3. 嗻[zhē] a servant's answer to a master or guest
4. 喳[zhā] a servant's answer to a master in Qing dynasty
5. 遵命[zūn mìng] follow instructions from superiors or the other party
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