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是
variant of 是[shi4] / (used in given names)
to be (followed by substantives only) / correct; right; true / (respectful acknowledgement of a command) very well / (adverb for emphatic assertion)
是 character breakdown
Component Translations
abbr. for 日本[Ri4 ben3], Japan
sun / day / date, day of the month
down / downwards / below / lower / later / next (week etc) / second (of two parts) / to decline / to go down / to arrive at (a decision, conclusion etc) / measure word to show the frequency of an action
person; people / CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4]
dawn / morning / daybreak / day / dan, female roles in Chinese opera (traditionally played by specialized male actors)
Character component without intrinsic meaning
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