Conceding a point with "shi"

Nível: HSK 4 | Categoria: Gramática

Explicação da Regra:

When conceding a point, we often put emphasis on the point we are conceding, and in Chinese, there is a way to do that with 是 (shì). This pattern is often used in an argument or debate. It's usually indicating that the speaker is conceding a point, but they still have some reservations about the topic at hand. Don't worry, the examples will make this clear. Adj. + 是 + Adj. ， 但是 / 就是 ⋯⋯ When using 但是, the second clause can express positive experiences or something good, as well as negative perspectives. However, when leading with 就是, the second clause needs to express something negative.

Exemplos com Falantes Nativos:

• 工作忙是忙，但是我很开心。 (gōngzuò máng shì máng ，dànshì wǒ hěn kāixīn 。): "Busy work is busy, but I am very happy."
• 这件衣服好看是好看，但是不适合我。 (zhè jiàn yīfú hǎokàn shì hǎokàn ， dànshì bù shìhé wǒ 。): "This dress looks good, but it doesn't suit me."
• 这里的环境好是好，但是交通不太方便。 (zhèlǐ de huánjìng hǎo shì hǎo ，dànshì jiāotōng bùtài fāngbiàn 。): "The environment here is good, but the transportation is not convenient."
• 累是累，但是很值得。 (lèi shì lèi ，dànshì hěn zhídé 。): "Tired is tired, but worth it."
• 难是难，但是我相信我能做到。 (nán shì nán ，dànshì wǒ xiāngxìn wǒ néng zuòdào 。): "It's difficult, but I believe I can do it."

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