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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 ？You last name is Wang, is it not?
