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是否

shì fǒu

HSK 5 2-character word

What 是否 means

1. whether (or not)
2. if
3. is or isn't

The characters in 是否

• 是shìto be (followed by substantives only); correct; right; true…
• 否fǒuto negate; to deny; not

Example sentences

• 他问我是否很忙？
  He asked me if I was busy.
• 你是否同意手术？
  Do you give your consent to the operation?
• 我怀疑他是否会来。
  I am doubtful whether he will come.
• 我不在乎是否下雪。
  I don't care if it snows.
• 我不知道他是否爱我。
  I wonder if he loves me.
• 我不知道她是否会来。
  I don't know whether she will come.