English–Chinese
“what kind of” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshén me yàng
Example
你想要什么样的礼物？nǐ xiǎng yào shén me yàng de lǐ wù
What kind of gift do you want?
How to say “what kind of” in Chinese
“What kind of” in Chinese is 什么样 (shén me yàng).
A way to point to the type or qualities that distinguish one person, thing, or situation from another.
Example sentences with 什么样
她不知道他是什么样的人。tā bù zhī dào tā shì shén me yàng de rén
She doesn't know what kind of person he is.
Tips for using 什么样
- The answer can describe more than looks: it can name a function, level, or category, which makes this word useful when a broad question needs a specific description.