倒是

• 拼音: dào shi
• 汉字拆解: 倒 = 亻(person) + 到 (arrive); 是 = 日 (sun) + 正 (correct)

含义

Actually; on the contrary; as a matter of fact. Used to introduce an unexpected or contrasting point.

A discourse marker that introduces information contrary to expectations, concedes a point, or emphasizes contrast. Often softens statements or adds a nuanced perspective. Very common in conversational Chinese.

例句

1. 他学历不高，工作能力倒是很强。
2. 你倒是说话啊，别一直不吭声。
3. 这个方案倒是可以考虑，就是成本有点高。

用法指南

语境: conversation, everyday

语气: conversational

正确说法

• 你倒是挺聪明的。(You're actually quite clever.)
• 天气倒是不错。(The weather is actually quite nice.)

错误说法

• '倒是'是口语表达——在非常正式的书面语中可能显得太随意 (倒是 is colloquial — it may seem too casual in very formal written language)

起源与历史

Compound of 倒 (contrary, on the other hand) + 是 (is), used as a discourse marker.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal