Learning Chinese: How to Ask "How Do You Say This?" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 怎么说
Pinyin: zěn me shuō
Pronunciation: zen3 me5 shuo1
English Translation: How do you say this?
Usage:
"怎么说 (zěn me shuō)" is a common phrase used to ask someone how to say a particular word or phrase in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example:
Chinese: 这个怎么说?
Pinyin: Zhè ge zěn me shuō?
English: How do you say this?
Variations:
There are a few variations of "怎么说 (zěn me shuō)" that you may hear:
你说这个怎么说?(nǐ shuō zhè ge zěn me shuō?): Literally means "you tell me how to say this."
请问这个怎么说?(qǐng wèn zhè ge zěn me shuō?): A more polite way to ask, literally meaning "may I ask how to say this?"
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "怎么说 (zěn me shuō)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking "how do you say this?" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "怎么说 (zěn me shuō)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"怎么说 (zěn me shuō)" can be used to ask about any word or phrase, not just specific words or phrases.
When asking about a specific word or phrase, be sure to point to it or describe it clearly.
For example, you could say "这个字怎么说?(zhè ge zì zěn me shuō?)" to ask how to say a particular character, or "这句话怎么说?(zhè jù huà zěn me shuō?)" to ask how to say a particular sentence.
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