A2 Expression Neutral

怎么了?

zen me le?

What happened?

Significado

Asking for an explanation of a situation or problem.

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Contexto cultural

Very common in daily life to show care. Used similarly, often with a softer tone. Often mixed with Cantonese, but understood. Used in Mandarin-speaking communities.

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Tone matters

A soft tone makes it sound caring. A sharp tone makes it sound like an accusation.

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Don't over-ask

If they say '没事' (it's nothing), don't push it.

Significado

Asking for an explanation of a situation or problem.

💡

Tone matters

A soft tone makes it sound caring. A sharp tone makes it sound like an accusation.

💬

Don't over-ask

If they say '没事' (it's nothing), don't push it.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

你看起来很难过,__________?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 怎么了

You are asking about someone's emotional state.

Which is the correct way to ask what happened?

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 怎么了?

怎么了 is for events/states.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

你看起来很难过,__________?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 怎么了

You are asking about someone's emotional state.

Which is the correct way to ask what happened? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 怎么了?

怎么了 is for events/states.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Yes, but be polite. '发生什么事了?' might be better.

No, it's very common and helpful.

Frases relacionadas

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怎么回事

similar

What is going on?

🔗

出什么事了

similar

What happened?

🔗

怎么做

contrast

How to do?

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没事吧

builds on

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