🇨🇳 How to say

“what” in Chinese

什么shénme
Illustration of "what" in a Chinese cultural setting
A tourist stands at a busy intersection, looking confused at street signs and asking passersby for directions in Mandari…

Usage note

Use 什么 to ask 'what' about objects, names, or choices; it's neutral and used in both formal and casual situations, similar to how 'what' works in English.

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