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做什么
Phrasezuò shénme
Description
"做什么"用来问一个人在做的事情，比如你看到朋友很忙，就可以问他"你在做什么？"
"做什么" is used to ask what someone is doing, for example, if you see a friend busy, you can ask them "你在做什么？" (What are you doing?).
它也可以表示"为什么"，问别人做事的原因。
It can also mean "why," asking the reason someone is doing something.
Meanings
做什么zuò shénme
do what; what (someone) is doing
你现在在做什么？
What are you doing now?
做什么zuò shénme
why; for what reason (colloquial)
你做什么这么生气？
Why are you so angry?
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Notes
- Form
做什么 = 做 (do) + 什么 (what).
- Nuance
often interchangeable with 干什么; can also mean "why" in casual speech.
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