HSK 1
N 怎么样？
N zěnmeyàng？
how is N?
Structure
Noun + 怎么样？
How it works
The phrase '怎么样' (zěnmeyàng) is used to ask about the condition, quality, or nature of a person, object, or situation. It can also be used to propose an idea or ask for someone's opinion on a suggestion.
Examples
你的汉语怎么样？
Nǐ de Hànyǔ zěnmeyàng?
How is your Chinese?
今天天气怎么样？
Jīntiān tiānqì zěnmeyàng?
How is the weather today?
这个菜怎么样？
Zhège cài zěnmeyàng?
How is this dish?
Common mistakes
Do not use '吗' at the end of the sentence; '怎么样' is already an interrogative word, so adding '吗' is redundant.
Tip
To answer this question, replace '怎么样' with an adjective, like '很好' (very good) or '不太好' (not very good).
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