倒是 dàoshi HSK5 actually Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents dàoshi actually · [softener] 倒 dào adverb [unexpected/contrary] Used to show that something is contrary to what was expected, thought, or intended.是 shì verb to be to be; to correspond to; connects a subject to its identification, characterization, or identitydàoshi however 倒 dào adverb [concession/transition] Used to indicate a transition or concession, meaning "but", "however", or "nevertheless".是 shì verb [concession] used to acknowledge a fact while introducing a contrast, meaning "A is A (all right), but..."dàoshi [urgency/impatience] 倒 dào [urging/questioning] Used in questions or commands to show impatience, urgency, or to press for an answer.是 shì verb to be to be; to correspond to; connects a subject to its identification, characterization, or identity