Chinese phrase

有什么〜吗? yǒu shén me 〜 ma

Meaning

Is there anything ___?

When to use it

Asks whether there is anything of a certain kind. It is a simple, open question about what is available.

Example dialogue

这附近 有什么 好吃的 吗? zhè fù jìn yǒu shén me hǎo chī de ma

Is there anything good to eat near here?

有,有一家拉面店很有名。要不要去试试? yǒu yǒu yì jiā lā miàn diàn hěn yǒu míng yào bú yào qù shì shì

Yes, there is a well-known ramen shop. Shall we go try it?

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