"were" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 是
• 有

Definition

“were” 是动词 “be” 的过去时，用于 you、we、they 及复数名词，表示过去的状态或情况。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“were” 仅用于复数主语和“You”的过去时。单数主语（he, she, it）使用“was”。常见于疑问句和虚拟语气条件句（如“If I were you”）。适用于正式和非正式场合。

Examples

You were very kind yesterday.

你昨天**是**很善良。

They were at the park this morning.

他们今天早上**在**公园。

We were happy with the results.

我们对结果**感到**高兴。

If I were you, I would take the job.

如果我是你，我会接受这份工作。

You were joking, right? I didn’t believe you!

你是开玩笑吧？我没相信你！

They were having dinner when I called.

我打电话时，他们正在吃晚饭。