Sentence Guide
How to pronounce 我不是。 (wǒ bú shì.)
我不是。 means "I am not.". Use this guide to lock in the tone pattern, articulation target, and the mistake most learners still make.
Short answer
我不是。 is pronounced wǒ bú shì. and means "I am not.". The key target is sandhi yi bu, with the tone pattern Tone 3 + Tone 2 + Tone 4.
Why learners miss it
Learners often miss 我不是。 because many learners keep bù and miss the most common sandhi for 不.
Self-test
Record 我不是。, then check whether your pitch contour and articulation match wǒ bú shì..
Pinyin
wǒ bú shì.
Tone Pattern
Tone 3 + Tone 2 + Tone 4
Pronunciation Focus
sandhiYiBu
How to say it
Guided fix
How to shape this pronunciation
What to do
Say wǒ slowly first, then keep the target sound steady as you move through the rest of 我不是。.
What to avoid
Do not let the whole word flatten into one rushed shape. Keep the target consonant or tone contrast clear.
What to listen for
The key sound should stay distinct instead of collapsing toward the nearest easy English habit.
Quick self-check
Say wǒ bú shì. once slowly and once at normal speed. If the target sound disappears when you speed up, it is not stable yet.
Most common error
Error summary
Many learners keep bù and miss the most common sandhi for 不.
Focus area
SandhiYiBu
Difficulty
Easy
HSK Level
HSK1