No. 1,429 in Chinese
什么样
"What kind" or "what type."
In a sentence
你喜欢什么样的电影？
What type of movie do you like?
The phrase "什么样" is used here to inquire about the kind or type of movies the person prefers.
这个地方有什么样的景色？
What kind of scenery does this place have?
Here, "什么样" is used to question the characteristics or features of the scenery at this location.
他是一个什么样的人？
What kind of person is he?
In this sentence, "什么样" is utilized to ask about the nature or personality traits of the individual.
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