Chinese phrase
〜是指什么？ 〜 shì zhǐ shén me
Meaning
What does ___ refer to?
When to use it
Asks what a term, abbreviation, or item refers to. It is a neutral, polite way to request its meaning or explanation.
Example dialogue
这个缩写 是指什么？ zhè ge suō xiě shì zhǐ shén me
What does this abbreviation refer to?
是指每个月的销售目标。 shì zhǐ měi gè yuè de xiāo shòu mù biāo
It refers to the monthly sales target.