Chinese phrase
是什么材质？ shì shén me cái zhì
Meaning
What is it made of?
When to use it
This asks what material an object is made of. It is a neutral question used for clothes, furniture, and other products.
Example dialogue
这件衣服是什么材质？ zhè jiàn yī fú shì shén me cái zhì
What is this garment made of?
是纯棉的，穿着很舒服。 shì chún mián de chuān zhe hěn shū fú
It is pure cotton, and it is very comfortable to wear.