是送人的吗？
shì sòngrén de ma?
Is it a gift · trad. 是送人的嗎？
是送人的吗？ (shì sòng rén de ma) is a common question asked by shop assistants to determine if an item is a gift for someone else, which often affects how it's wrapped or if a receipt is included.
What does 是送人的吗？ (shì sòngrén de ma?) mean?
是送人的吗？ (shì sòngrén de ma?) means “is it a gift” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “Is it for giving to someone?”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It's typically used by service staff in shops. A common follow-up question might be “需要包装吗？” (xūyào bāozhuāng ma), “Do you need it wrapped?”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “shrr SONG ren duh mah.” The 是 (shì) and 送 (sòng) are falling tones, 人 (rén) is a rising tone, and 的 (de) and 吗 (ma) are neutral tones.
Other ways to say it
- 送人吗？sòngrén ma?Is it for gifting? (shorter)
- 要不要包装？yào bùyào bāozhuāng?Do you want it wrapped?
Examples
您好，是送人的吗？
nínhǎo, shì sòngrén de ma?
Hello, is this a gift?
店员问我：是送人的吗？
diànyuán wèn wǒ: shì sòngrén de ma?
The shop assistant asked me: Is it a gift?
这个小玩具是送人的吗？
zhège xiǎo wánjù shì sòngrén de ma?
Is this small toy for gifting?
Pro tip: When answering, you can simply say “是的” (shì de, “yes”) or “不是” (bù shì, “no”). If it's a gift, they'll usually offer wrapping.
Related phrases
只剩这一个了 · This is the last one帮您包装吗？ · Shall i gift-wrap it这是易碎品，请小心 · It's fragile — please handle with care
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