How to Say ‘How about you?’ in Simplified Chinese
你呢？
💬 Usage Tip: Used to shift focus to another person easily.
🇨🇳 In China: Turns the conversation back to the other person, fostering inclusivity.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing.
我喜欢星星，你呢？
I like stars. How about you?
呢
[ne]
modal particle indicating a question
Used to indicate what about the preceding statement.
你喜欢看星星吗，你呢？
Do you like watching stars? How about you?
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