No. 8,634 in Chinese
yes
Chinese does not have a direct word for "yes"; affirmation is typically expressed through context or by repeating the verb used in the question.
In a sentence
是的，我同意你的观点。
Yes, I agree with your point.
In this sentence, '是的' translates to 'yes' and is used to affirm agreement.
这种现象是正常的。
This phenomenon is normal.
Here, '是' functions as 'is' and connects the subject with its attribute, indicating a state or confirmation.
重要的是，我们要彼此理解。
What is important is that we understand each other.
In this case, '是' indicates emphasis and introduces the subject to highlight its importance.
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