Chinese phrase
〜是怎样的？ 〜 shì zěn yàng de
Meaning
What is ___ like?
When to use it
This asks what a person, place, or thing is like. It is a casual, neutral way to ask about its general impression or condition.
Example dialogue
这家餐厅是怎样的？ zhè jiā cān tīng shì zěn yàng de
What is this restaurant like?
环境不错，菜也好吃，价钱也合理。 huán jìng bú cuò cài yě hǎo chī jià qián yě hé lǐ
The atmosphere is nice, the food is tasty, and the prices are reasonable.