Chinese phrase
他们喜欢什么？ tā men xǐ huān shén me
Meaning
What do they like?
When to use it
Asks what other people like. This is a simple way to ask about their preferences when making a choice.
Example dialogue
我准备订位，你知道他们喜欢什么？ wǒ zhǔn bèi dìng wèi nǐ zhī dào tā men xǐ huān shén me
I'm planning to make a reservation. Do you know what they like?
他们比较喜欢清淡的菜。 tā men bǐ jiào xǐ huān qīng dàn de cài
They like lighter dishes better.