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Revision as of 07:48, 27 June 2013

As well as tag questions with ma, tag questions can also be formed using 不 (bù). 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 Let's go to the cafe, OK?
  • 我们 喝 茶, 好不好 Let's have tea, OK?
  • 他 是 你 的 老板, 对不对 He's your boss, right?
  • 你 姓 王, 是不是 Your last name is Wang, is it not?

See also

Sources and Further Reading

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