Are meanings in Chinese

是

Example:

They are friends.

他们是朋友。

We are ready to go.

我们准备好了。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate identity or existence.

Note: In Chinese, '是' is used similarly to assert identity or state.

存在

Example:

There are many stars in the sky.

天空中有很多星星。

Are there any questions?

有没有问题？

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate the existence of something.

Note: This usage emphasizes the presence of something, often seen in questions.

属于

Example:

These books are mine.

这些书是我的。

The car is his.

这辆车是他的。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate possession.

Note: In this context, '是' is used to show ownership.

作为

Example:

They are known as leaders.

他们作为领导者而闻名。

She is a doctor.

她作为医生工作。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe a role or function.

Note: This meaning is particularly relevant in professional or formal contexts.

在

Example:

The meeting is at 10 AM.

会议在上午10点。

The party is at my house.

聚会在我家。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate a location.

Note: In certain contexts, '是' can imply location when combined with time or place.

Am

Used to indicate that the subject and the verb are in the present tense.

Example: I am going to the store.

Note: Similar meaning to 'are' but used when referring to the first person singular.

Is

Used to indicate that the subject and the verb are in the present tense.

Example: She is a doctor.

Note: Similar meaning to 'are' but used when referring to the third person singular or singular nouns.

Be

A form of 'be' that can be used as a synonym for 'are' in various contexts.

Example: They will be here soon.

Note: Can be used in different tenses and forms compared to 'are'.

Exist

To have actual being; be.

Example: Opportunities exist for growth in this company.

Note: More formal and specific than 'are', indicating the presence or occurrence of something.

How are you?

A common greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being.

Example: How are you feeling today?

Note: The phrase 'How are you?' is a greeting, while 'are' itself is a verb indicating the present tense of 'to be.'

You are welcome.

A polite response to someone thanking you for something.

Example: Thank you for helping me. You are welcome.

Note: The phrase 'You are welcome' is used as a response to gratitude, while 'are' itself is a form of the verb 'to be.'

We are all ears.

To indicate full attention and willingness to listen to what someone has to say.

Example: Tell us your idea. We are all ears.

Note: The phrase 'We are all ears' is an idiomatic expression, while 'are' is the present tense of 'to be.'

Here we are.

Used when arriving at a place or reaching a goal.

Example: After a long journey, they finally arrived at their destination. 'Here we are,' he said.

Note: The phrase 'Here we are' signifies arrival or achievement, while 'are' signifies existence or a state.

What are you up to?

Asking about someone's current activities or plans.

Example: I haven't heard from you in a while. What are you up to these days?

Note: The phrase 'What are you up to?' is an informal way of asking about activities, while 'are' itself is a form of the verb 'to be.'

You are what you eat.

This idiom suggests that a person's health and well-being are influenced by their diet.

Example: If you eat healthy food, you will be healthy. You are what you eat.

Note: The phrase 'You are what you eat' is an idiomatic expression, while 'are' is the present tense of 'to be.'

There you are!

An expression used to indicate finding something or someone that was being sought.

Example: After searching for his keys, he finally found them. 'There you are!' he exclaimed.

Note: The phrase 'There you are!' signifies discovery or finding, while 'are' signifies existence or a state.

Are you kidding me?

An expression of disbelief or incredulity towards something said or done.

Example: When she heard the surprising news, she exclaimed, 'Are you kidding me?'

Note: The phrase 'Are you kidding me?' is an informal expression, while 'are' itself is a form of the verb 'to be.'

As you are aware

Used to acknowledge that someone already knows or understands something.

Example: As you are aware, the deadline for the project is approaching.

Note: The phrase 'As you are aware' is a formal way of acknowledging knowledge, while 'are' is the present tense of 'to be.'

Ain't

Ain't is a contraction of 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', and 'have not'. It is used informally in spoken English.

Example: I ain't going to the party tonight.

Note: Ain't is considered non-standard English and is often viewed as incorrect in formal writing.

Y'all

Y'all is a contraction of 'you all' and is commonly used in Southern American English to address a group of people.

Example: Y'all should come over for dinner sometime.

Note: Y'all is regional slang primarily used in Southern dialects and may not be recognized or used in other English-speaking regions.

Whatcha

Whatcha is a contraction of 'what are you' and is used informally in spoken language.

Example: Whatcha doing later?

Note: Whatcha is a colloquial form and should not be used in formal writing or professional settings.

You're

You're is a contraction of 'you are'. It is commonly used in spoken and written English.

Example: You're the best!

Note: You're is a grammatically correct and commonly used contraction in English.

're

're is a contraction of 'are' and is commonly used in spoken and written English.

Example: They're coming over later.

Note: 're is a standard contraction used in place of 'are' and is widely accepted in English language.

Aren't

Aren't is a contraction of 'are not' and is used to form questions or negatives in spoken English.

Example: Aren't you going to the concert with us?

Note: Aren't is a standard English contraction and is widely accepted in both spoken and written language.

Are you coming to the party tonight?

We are going on vacation next week.

Are there any apples in the fridge?

They are my best friends.

他们是我最好的朋友。

Are - Auxiliary (Auxiliary) / Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)

Lemma: be

Conjugations

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): be

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): was, were

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): being

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): been

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is

Syllables, Separation and Stress

Are Contains 1 syllables: are

Phonetic transcription:

are , (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Are: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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