不是的
bù shì de
no, that's not right
你说得对，但我不是的。
You're right, but I'm not.
informal
Used to deny or correct a statement or assumption, meaning 'no' or 'that's not correct'.
你觉得我错了吗？我不是不是的。
Do you think I'm wrong? I'm not saying that.
Often used in casual conversation to politely disagree or clarify a misunderstanding.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Polite Disagreement
Use '不是的' to disagree politely, especially with friends or in casual settings.
Word Origin
Combination of 不 (not) + 是 (to be) + 的 (particle for emphasis).
Usage Notes
Common in spoken Chinese to express disagreement or correction in a soft manner.
Word Breakdown
不
not
prefix是
to be
root的
emphasis particle
suffix汉英词典