昰 (shì) - Ancient form of '是' (shì), meaning 'is', 'are', & used in classical texts and names.

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shì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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昰 · shì

Ancient form of '是' (shì), meaning 'is', 'are', 'yes', 'correct';

used in classical texts and names.

Ancient form of '是' (shì), meaning 'is', 'are',used in classical texts and names.

Usage highlights

Ancient form of 'is'Classical usageName usageAlternative formHistorical text

Synonyms

  • 是— is, are, yes, correct (modern standard form)

Antonyms

  • 非— not, non-, wrong

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is correct (昰).
  • Ancient form of 'is' (昰).
  • Used in classical texts (昰).
  • Appears in some names (昰).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of 'is'(昰)
  • Classical usage(昰)
  • Name usage(昰)
  • Alternative form(昰)
  • Historical text(昰)

Idioms

  • Not commonly used in idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 昰 is an ancient variant form of 是 (shì), primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • In modern usage, it appears occasionally in personal names, carrying a classical or literary feel.
  • The character preserves an older graphical form that differs from the modern standard 是.

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