Chinese phrase
什么？ shén me
Meaning
What?
When to use it
It asks for repetition or clarification. It may also show surprise, depending on tone.
Example dialogue
我今天可能会迟到。 wǒ jīn tiān kě néng huì chí dào
I may be late today.
你刚才说 什么？ nǐ gāng cái shuō shén me
What did you just say?