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English - Chinese

Yes

jɛs
Extremely common
100 - 200
100 - 200
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. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

是, 对, 好, 行, 好的, 当然

Yes meanings in Chinese

Example:
Is this your book?
这是你的书吗?
Yes, that is my book.
是的,那是我的书。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used for affirming or agreeing with a statement or question.
Note: Commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese.

Example:
Is 2+2 equal to 4?
2加2等于4吗?
Yes, that's correct.
对,没错。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to confirm correctness or agreement.
Note: Often used in educational or formal discussions.

Example:
Shall we go out tonight?
我们今晚出去吗?
Yes, that sounds good.
好,听起来不错。
Usage: informalContext: Used to express approval or willingness.
Note: Commonly used in casual conversations.

Example:
Can you help me with this?
你能帮我一下吗?
Yes, I can help.
行,我可以帮你。
Usage: informalContext: Used to express agreement or permission.
Note: Frequently used in everyday conversations.

好的

Example:
Would you like some tea?
你想要喝茶吗?
Yes, please.
好的,请给我。
Usage: informalContext: Used in response to requests or invitations.
Note: A polite way to agree or accept offers.

当然

Example:
Can I borrow your pen?
我可以借你的笔吗?
Yes, of course.
当然可以。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to emphasize certainty or willingness.
Note: Conveys a strong affirmative response.

Yes's synonyms

Yeah

Yeah is an informal way of saying yes.
Example: Yeah, I can do that for you.
Note: Yeah is more casual and colloquial compared to 'Yes.'

Sure

Sure indicates agreement or willingness to do something.
Example: Sure, I'd be happy to help.
Note: Sure is often used to express willingness or confirmation.

Absolutely

Absolutely expresses complete agreement or certainty.
Example: Absolutely, I agree with you.
Note: Absolutely is more emphatic than a simple 'Yes.'

Certainly

Certainly is a formal way of expressing agreement or confirmation.
Example: Certainly, I can attend the meeting.
Note: Certainly is more polite and formal than 'Yes.'

Of course

Of course is used to show agreement or willingness without hesitation.
Example: Of course, I'll be there on time.
Note: Of course implies a sense of naturalness or obviousness in agreeing.

Yes expressions, common phrases

Yes, please

Used to politely accept an offer or request.
Example: Would you like more coffee? - Yes, please.
Note: Adds politeness and formality compared to just saying 'Yes.'

Yes, sir/ma'am

Used to show respect or acknowledgement to someone in authority.
Example: Yes, sir, I will get that done right away.
Note: Shows respect or deference compared to a simple 'Yes.'

Yes, of course

Used to express willingness or agreement in a polite manner.
Example: Can I borrow your pen? - Yes, of course.
Note: Emphasizes the speaker's readiness or eagerness to agree.

Yes, indeed

Used to strongly agree or confirm something.
Example: That was a great performance. - Yes, indeed!
Note: Adds emphasis or emphasis compared to a straightforward 'Yes.'

Yes, I suppose so

Used to show agreement with some hesitation or uncertainty.
Example: Do you think we should go early? - Yes, I suppose so.
Note: Indicates a somewhat reluctant or unsure agreement.

Yes and no

Used to express a mixed or conditional response.
Example: Do you like spicy food? - Yes and no, it depends on the dish.
Note: Indicates a nuanced or complex answer rather than a simple 'Yes' or 'No.'

Yes, that's right

Used to confirm that something is correct or accurate.
Example: The meeting is at 3 pm, right? - Yes, that's right.
Note: Confirms correctness rather than just agreeing with a statement.

Yes, I understand

Used to indicate comprehension or acknowledgment of information.
Example: You need this report by tomorrow? - Yes, I understand.
Note: Acknowledges understanding rather than simply saying 'Yes.'

Yes, you're right

Used to agree with someone's opinion or statement.
Example: I think we should take the bus. - Yes, you're right, it'll be faster.
Note: Acknowledges the correctness of the other person's viewpoint.

Yes everyday (slang) expressions

Yup

A more relaxed and informal way of saying 'yes'.
Example: Yup, I already knew about that.
Note: Casual and often used in friendly or informal conversations.

Totally

Expresses complete agreement or affirmation.
Example: Totally, I agree with you.
Note: Emphasizes strong agreement compared to a simple 'yes'.

Definitely

Expresses a firm agreement or commitment.
Example: Definitely, count me in for the trip.
Note: Conveys a strong sense of certainty or determination.

For sure

Expresses confidence or certainty in agreement.
Example: For sure, we can meet up later.
Note: Implying absolute agreement or certainty in the affirmative response.

Yes - Examples

Yes, I can come to the party tonight.
的,我今晚可以来参加聚会。
Do you want some ice cream?
你想要一些冰淇淋吗?
Yes, I have seen that movie before.
的,我之前看过那部电影。
Can you help me with my homework?
你能帮我做作业吗?

Yes grammar

Yes - Interjection (Interjection) / (Interjection)
Lemma: yes
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): yes
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): yeses
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): yes
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Yes Contains 1 syllables: yes
Phonetic transcription: ˈyes
yes , ˈyes (The red syllable is stressed)

Yes - Importance and usage frequency

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.
Yes: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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