HSK 1 · VERSION 2.0#50
Yes-No Questions with “ma”
吗问句
How it works
Add 吗 to the end of a statement to make it a yes-no question.
The pattern
Statement + 吗？
Example sentences
你是老师吗？
Are you a teacher?
他喜欢咖啡吗？
Does he like coffee?
你忙吗？
Are you busy?
Usage note
This is one of the most basic question forms in Chinese.