No. 93 in Chinese
什么
"What"
In a sentence
你在说什么？
What are you talking about?
Used as a question word to ask for clarification or explanation.
他不知道什么是正确的。
He doesn't know what is correct.
Used to represent an unknown or undefined thing in a statement.
她问我喜欢什么东西。
She asked me what kind of things I like.
Used in indirect speech to indicate a form of inquiry or choice.
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