How do you pronounce 正是?

正是 is pronounced "zhèng shì" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 正是?

正是 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 正是?

正是 is made up of the characters 正, 是. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 正是?

You can practice writing 正是 using our stroke order tool.

正是 (zhèng shì), (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated)

Q: What does 正是 mean in Chinese?

正是 (zhèng shì) means "(emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated); precisely; exactly; even; if; just like; in the same way as" in Chinese.

正是

zhèng shì

(emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated); precisely; exactly; even

Characters in This Word

正是

Definitions

(emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated)
precisely
exactly
even
if
just like
in the same way as

Example Sentences

他正是我要找的人。

Tā zhèngshì wǒ yào zhǎo de rén

He is exactly the person I'm looking for

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便是(biàn shì)· (emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated)

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恰恰(qià qià)· exactly

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偏偏(piān piān)· (indicates that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would wish) unfortunately

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: Not tested
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 2 list

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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