English–Chinese

“how” in Chinese

Chinese

Also怎么 (zěn me) · 多么 (duō me) · 怎样 (zěn yàng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinrú hé

Example

你如何看待这件事?nǐ rú hé kàn dài zhè jiàn shì

How do you view this matter?

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How to say “how” in Chinese

“How” in Chinese is 如何 (rú hé).

A formal question that opens a path to a method, a situation, or a judgment.

Full entry for 如何: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 如何

面试时,要冷静思考再决定如何回答问题。miàn shì shí yào lěng jìng sī kǎo zài jué dìng rú hé huí dá wèn tí

During an interview, think calmly before deciding how to answer the questions.

Tips for using 如何

  • When a question sounds like a request for a considered opinion rather than quick chat, this word is a useful choice in schoolwork and formal conversations.

Other Chinese words for “how”

你怎么去公司?nǐ zěn me qù gōng sī

How do you get to the office?

你知道他多么努力吗?nǐ zhī dào tā duō me nǔ lì ma

Do you know how hard he works?

你怎样做这个菜?nǐ zěn yàng zuò zhè ge cài

How do you make this dish?

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