倒是
倒是 HSK 5 進階級 · Level 3
- contrary to what one might expect
- actually
- contrariwise
- why don't you
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 倒 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 这倒是事实。 That’s actually the truth.
- 这件衣服样式倒是挺好，就是贵了点儿。 The style of this item of clothing is good; it's just a bit expensive.
- 我倒是很想去看电影，可是不确定有没有时间。 I’d certainly like to go and watch a film, but I’m not sure if I have time.
- 我倒是很想去看这场比赛，可是不知道有没有时间。 I'd certainly like to go and watch the match; it's just that I'm not sure if I have time.
- 那你倒是跟我解釋一下，為什麼你的手機裡會有莉瑪的照片。 Then explain to me why you have Rima's pictures on your phone.
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