Learn how to ask how do you say in Chinese (zěn me shuō / 怎么说). The most useful phrase for expanding your Chinese vocabulary.
Pinyin: ...zěn me shuō
Tones: 3rd + neutral + 1st
When to use: Attach any English word + 中文怎么说 to ask for the Chinese translation. Indispensable.
water 中文怎么说？
water zhōng wén zěn me shuō?
How do you say water in Chinese?
这个用中文怎么说？
zhè ge yòng zhōng wén zěn me shuō?
How do you say this in Chinese?
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