Tag questions with "bu"

As well as tag questions with ma, tag questions can also be formed using 不. This is done with a positive negative question.

Structure

Verb + 不 + Verb

This can then be attached to the end of a sentence to form a tag question. Tag questions seek confirmation or acceptance of what has been said. In English, "right?" and "OK?" are often used as tag questions.

Examples

• 咱们去咖啡店，好不好 ？
• 他是你的老板，对不对 ？
• 你姓王，是不是 ？

See also

• Yes - no questions with ma
• Tag questions with ma
• Positive negative questions

Sources and further reading

Books

• Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (1st ed) (pp. 85-86)　→buy
• New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1)(2nd ed) (pp. 218) →buy