Chinese phrase
〜标准是什么？ 〜 biāo zhǔn shì shén me
Meaning
What are the criteria for ___?
When to use it
This phrase asks which standards are used to make a decision. It is a neutral way to ask about the rules or requirements for a choice.
Example dialogue
入学 标准是什么？ rù xué biāo zhǔn shì shén me
What are the admission criteria?
我们主要看成绩和语言成绩，还要推荐信。 wǒ men zhǔ yào kàn chéng jì hé yǔ yán chéng jì hái yào tuī jiàn xìn
We mainly look at grades and language scores, and we also require a recommendation letter.