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There are many ways to explain why you are doing something or what's the use of things. This article will explain another way to do that, and it just happens to involve "是⋯⋯的." This isn't to say that you can't make these sentences without using "是" and "的" but this can help emphasize why you are doing something or what's the use of thing, giving your sentence a little more kick. | There are many ways to explain why you are doing something or what's the use of things. This article will explain another way to do that, and it just happens to involve "是⋯⋯的." This isn't to say that you can't make these sentences without using "是" and "的" but this can help emphasize why you are doing something or what's the use of thing, giving your sentence a little more kick. | ||
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{{Basic Grammar|是|B1|是⋯⋯ 的|我 <em>是</em> 来 上海 旅游 <em>的</em> 。|grammar point|ASG0UFR4}} | {{Basic Grammar|是|B1|是⋯⋯ 的|我 <em>是</em> 来 上海 旅游 <em>的</em> 。|grammar point|ASG0UFR4}} | ||
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There are many ways to explain why you are doing something or what's the use of things. This article will explain another way to do that, and it just happens to involve "是⋯⋯的." This isn't to say that you can't make these sentences without using "是" and "的" but this can help emphasize why you are doing something or what's the use of thing, giving your sentence a little more kick.
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Person as Subject
Structure
If the subject is a person, there is often a "来" or "去" after the "是," indicating direction like "coming here" or "going there."
Person + 是 + 来 / 去 + [Verb Phrase] + 的
Examples
- 我 是 来 旅游 的 。I came for traveling.
- 我们 都 是 去 出差 的 。We are all going on business trips.
- 他们 都 是 来 实习 的 。They all came here to do an internship.
- 你 真的 是 来 帮 我们的 吗 ？Are you here to help us? Really?
- 我们 不 是 去 玩 的 ，是 去 做 调查 的 。We're not going to hang out with people. Instead, we're there to do research.
Things as Subject
Structure
If the subject is a thing, "用来" is often used. Look at the examples below for some more clarification.
Thing + 是 + 用来 + [Verb Phrase] + 的
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Thing + 是 + 给 + Person + [Verb Phrase] + 的
Examples
- 这 种 菜 是 用来 做 汤 的 。This kind of vegetable is for making soup.
- 这 个 房间 是 给 客人 住 的 。This room is for our guest to live in.
- 这些 钱 是 给孩子 上 大学 的 。This money is for our children going to college.
- 这些 礼物 是 给 客户 准备 的 。These presents are prepared for the clients.
- 钱 是 用来 花 的 ，不 是 用来 省的 。Money is for spending, not for saving.
