How to Say ‘What kind of’ in Simplified Chinese
什么样的
💬 Usage Tip: Used to inquire about types or categories.
🇨🇳 In China: Effective in customizing orders or finding preferences.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
什么
[shén me]
what kind of
Used to inquire about types or classifications.
你喜欢什么样的咖啡？
What kind of coffee do you like?
样
[yàng]
kind
Refers to types or sorts.
这是什么样的饮品？
What kind of drink is this?
的
[de]
of
A particle indicating possessive or descriptive.
这是你喜欢的咖啡。
This is the coffee you like.
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