这是什么？
[zhè shì shénme?]
phrase
LanguageChinese (China)
Meaning- What is this?
- Speakers use this question to ask for the name or the nature of an object right in front of them.
这是什么？我看不清楚。
What is this? I cannot see it clearly.
Example written by AI, not from the source.
这朵花很特别，这是什么？
This flower is very special; what is this?
Example written by AI, not from the source.
Pronunciationzhè shì shénme?
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How it is usedUsed when asking for the identification of an object.
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