Signification
A question word asking about the manner or method.
Contexte culturel
Used constantly in daily life. It is the most common way to ask 'how'. Similar usage, but often softer in tone. Often mixed with Cantonese, but '怎么' is understood by all. Used in formal and informal settings, often in business.
Listen for the tone
The tone of '怎么' tells you if the person is curious or angry.
Don't use for objects
Always remember: 怎么 = How, 什么 = What.
Signification
A question word asking about the manner or method.
Listen for the tone
The tone of '怎么' tells you if the person is curious or angry.
Don't use for objects
Always remember: 怎么 = How, 什么 = What.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
你_____去学校？
We are asking for the method of travel.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to ask 'What is wrong?'
怎么了 is the set phrase for 'What happened/What's wrong'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 我不高兴。 B: _____
B is showing concern for A's mood.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices你_____去学校？
We are asking for the method of travel.
Choose the correct way to ask 'What is wrong?'
怎么了 is the set phrase for 'What happened/What's wrong'.
A: 我不高兴。 B: _____
B is showing concern for A's mood.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, but only in surprise. For a neutral 'why', use 为什么.
It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.
Expressions liées
怎么样
similarHow about it?
怎么了
similarWhat's wrong?
怎么回事
similarWhat's going on?
怎么做
specialized formHow to do it?
