English–Chinese
“on earth” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyī tǐ
Example
你一体想干什么？nǐ yì tǐ xiǎng gàn shén me
What on earth are you trying to do?
How to say “on earth” in Chinese
“On earth” in Chinese is 一体 (yī tǐ).
A question pulls the whole matter into sharp focus and presses for a direct answer.
Example sentences with 一体
他一体在说什么，大家都听不懂。tā yì tǐ zài shuō shén me dà jiā dōu tīng bù dǒng
No one can understand what on earth he is talking about.
Tips for using 一体
- Its blunt tone can make simple curiosity sound like a challenge, while a neutral question keeps the exchange more open.