Rhetorical Questions with 不是……吗？ (bú shì...ma) - Isn't it...?

Pattern

• (Subject) + 不是 + Fact / Reason + 吗？

Usage

• A rhetorical form used to remind the other person of an obvious fact, or to express doubt, confusion, dissatisfaction, or surprise.

Examples

1. 1

   不是今天没有雨吗？

   Bú shì jīntiān méiyǒu yǔ ma?

   Isn't it supposed to not rain today?

2. 2

   你不是北京人吗？

   Nǐ bú shì Běijīng rén ma?

   Aren't you a Beijinger?