倒是
dào
shi

Definitions

  1. 1. contrary to what one might expect
  2. 2. actually
  3. 3. contrariwise
  4. 4. why don't you

Components

  • 倒 dào – to place upside down

Related Words

  • 那倒是 nà dào shi – Oh that's true! (interjection of sudden realization)
  • 颠倒是非 diān dǎo shì fēi – to invert right and wrong
  • 这倒是 zhè dǎo shì – that is quite true (used when you agree with someone)