The "shi... de" patterns: an overview
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An intermediate student of Chinese should be aware of the classic "shi... de" construction. It's important to learn and use. But don't be tempted to think that the "official" 是……的 (shì... de) pattern is the only use of 是 and 的. There are multiple ways to use 是 and 的, and they can be used for different purposes. This article helps break down the various uses of "是……的" and tackle the confusion head-on.
