Chinese phrase
具体怎么回事？ jù tǐ zěn me huí shì
Meaning
What exactly is going on?
When to use it
This asks for a clear account of the situation. It has a casual tone and suits conversations with friends or coworkers.
Example dialogue
昨天会议突然取消了，大家都很慌张。 zuó tiān huì yì tū rán qǔ xiāo le dà jiā dōu hěn huāng zhāng
Yesterday's meeting was suddenly canceled, and everyone is flustered.
具体怎么回事？ jù tǐ zěn me huí shì
What exactly is going on?