倒dou2是si6

English

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

Examples

• 这倒是事实。

  That’s actually the truth.

  Tatoeba · GlossaMatik CC BY

• 那倒是个不错的主意。

  That's not a bad thought.

  Tatoeba · jan_OkulaJu CC BY

• 这件衣服样式倒是挺好，就是贵了点儿。

  The style of this item of clothing is good; it's just a bit expensive.

  Tatoeba · serendipity42 CC BY

• 我倒是很想去看电影，可是不确定有没有时间。

  I’d certainly like to go and watch a film, but I’m not sure if I have time.

  Tatoeba · GlossaMatik CC BY

• 我倒是很想去看这场比赛，可是不知道有没有时间。

  I'd certainly like to go and watch the match; it's just that I'm not sure if I have time.

  Tatoeba · serendipity42 CC BY

• 那你倒是跟我解釋一下，為什麼你的手機裡會有莉瑪的照片。

  Then explain to me why you have Rima's pictures on your phone.

  Tatoeba · LeviHighway CC BY