How to Say ‘How about’ in Simplified Chinese
怎么样
💬 Usage Tip: Common phrase to suggest or ask for opinions. It's like saying 'How about we...' in English.
🇨🇳 In China: Using [怎么样] is a casual way to engage in conversation. It shows interest in the other person's thoughts.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
怎么样
[zěn me yàng]
how about
A common phrase used to ask for someone’s opinion or suggestion.
我们去那边聊聊，怎么样？
How about we go over there to chat?
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