是…的 (emphasis)
It was … that (stresses when, where, how or who)
是…的 highlights a detail — when, where, how or who — of something that already happened.
In stories
“妈妈，这个杯子是在哪儿买的？”
这个菜，是她做的。”
儿子笑了：“爸爸是十点半睡的。
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她在手机上给爸爸妈妈写：“今天的晚饭是我做的！”
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What does 是…的 (emphasis) mean in Chinese?
It was … that (stresses when, where, how or who). 是…的 highlights a detail — when, where, how or who — of something that already happened.
How common is 是…的 (emphasis)?
It comes up in 111 readings of the 392 stories and articles in our free Library.
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