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怎么

zěnme

Description

"怎么"是一个很常用的疑问词,用来问方法、原因或情况。

"怎么" is a very common question word used to ask about methods, reasons, or situations.

比如你想知道怎么做一件事,就可以用"怎么"来问。

For example, if you want to know how to do something, you can use "怎么" to ask.

Meanings

怎么zěnme

how; in what way (asking about method)

这个字怎么写?

How do you write this character?

怎么zěnme

why; how come (asking about reason)

你怎么不来了?

Why aren't you coming?

怎么zěnme

however; in any way (with 也/都)

我怎么也想不起来。

I just can't remember.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    怎 (how) + 么 (particle), forming a common interrogative adverb.

  • Nuance

    怎么 asks manner or reason; 怎么样 asks about condition or opinion.

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