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Step-by-Step Guide on Asking Questions in Chinese<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important<\/strong> to be curious, inquisitive and to ask questions.<\/strong> Asking questions will help you to start conversations and helps you get to understand others better. This guide will help you facilitate your conversations in Chinese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we kickstart this guide, one important point to note is that you can literally create a question in Chinese by adding \u2018ma\u2019 (\u5417) at the end of your sentences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. \u2018Who\u2019 – Sh\u00e9i (\u8c01)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition: <\/strong>Sh\u00e9i (\u8c01) means \u201cwho\u201d. This question word can be used to ask who people are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking about People): <\/strong>T\u0101 sh\u00ec sh\u00e9i? (\u5979\u662f\u8c01?), which means \u201cWho is she?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can expect a response with a similar sentence structure and similar words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Response): <\/strong>T\u0101 sh\u00ec Sarah Wong, which means \u201cShe is Sarah Wong\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. \u2018What\u2019 – Sh\u00e9n me(\u4ec0\u4e48)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition: <\/strong>Sh\u00e9n me (\u4ec0\u4e48) means \u201cwhat\u201d. This question word can be used to ask about objects, actions, or information specifying something. Below are examples of how you can use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking about Objects): <\/strong>Zh\u00e8 sh\u00ec sh\u00e9n me? (\u8fd9\u662f\u4ec0\u4e48?). This means, \u201cWhat is this?\u201d. You may use this for asking about objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking about Actions):<\/strong> N\u01d0 z\u00e0i zu\u00f2 sh\u00e9n me? (\u4f60\u5728\u505a\u4ec0\u4e48?). This means, \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d. You may use this for asking about actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking about Information):<\/strong> T\u0101 shu\u014d sh\u00e9nme? (\u5b83\u8bf4\u4ec0\u4e48?). This means, \u201cWhat does it say?\u201d. You may use this for asking about specific information with regards to something.<\/p>\n\n\n

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3. \u2018When\u2019 – Sh\u00e9n me sh\u00ed hou (\u4ec0\u4e48\u65f6\u5019)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition:<\/strong> Sh\u00e9n me sh\u00ed hou (\u4ec0\u4e48\u65f6\u5019) means \u201cwhen\u201d. This question word is used to ask for the timing of an action, event or so on. Below is an example of using this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking about Timings):<\/strong> Sh\u00e9n me sh\u00edh\u00f2u k\u0101ihu\u00ec? (\u4ec0\u4e48\u65f6\u5019\u5f00\u4f1a?). This means, \u201cWhen is the meeting?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. \u2018Where\u2019 – N\u01ce l\u01d0 (\u54ea\u91cc)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition:<\/strong> N\u01ce l\u01d0 (\u54ea\u91cc) means \u201cwhere\u201d. This question word is used to ask regarding a place or position. Below is an example of using this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking about Place or Position):<\/strong> N\u01d0 z\u00e0i n\u01ce l\u01d0? (\u4f60\u5728\u54ea\u91cc?). This means, \u201cWhere are you?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n

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5. \u2018Why\u2019 – W\u00e8i sh\u00e9n me (\u4e3a\u4ec0\u4e48)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition: <\/strong>W\u00e8i sh\u00e9n me (\u4e3a\u4ec0\u4e48) means \u201cwhy\u201d. This question word is used to ask for a reason or a purpose with regards to something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking for a Reason):<\/strong> N\u01d0 w\u00e8i sh\u00e9n me l\u00e8i? (\u4f60\u4e3a\u4ec0\u4e48\u7d2f?). This means, \u201cWhy are you tired?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. \u2018Which\u2019 – N\u01ce ge (\u54ea\u4e2a)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition: <\/strong>N\u01ce ge (\u54ea\u4e2a) means \u201cwhich\u201d. This question word is used to ask for information to specify one or more subjects or objects from a definite set of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking to Specify):<\/strong> N\u01d0 de b\u0101o sh\u00ec n\u01ce ge? (\u4f60\u7684\u5305\u662f\u54ea\u4e2a?). This means, \u201cWhich is your bag?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n

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7. \u2018How\u2019 – Z\u011bn me (\u600e\u4e48)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition:<\/strong> Z\u011bn me (\u600e\u4e48) means \u201chow\u201d. This question word is used to ask about the way or manner something is done, or to ask about the condition or quality of something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking about Way or Manner):<\/strong> N\u01d0 z\u011bn me xi\u011b zh\u014dngw\u00e9n? (\u4f60\u600e\u4e48\u5199\u4e2d\u6587?). This means, \u201cHow do you write in Chinese?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Asking about Condition or Quality):<\/strong> N\u01d0 de k\u01ceosh\u00ec z\u011bn me y\u00e0ng? (\u4f60\u7684\u8003\u8bd5\u600e\u4e48\u6837?). This means, \u201cHow was your examination?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You Are All Set!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well done, you are now set and ready! Learning is an endless journey, and it comes with asking more questions about people and the world. Whenever in doubt, use this guide, and ask away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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