Chinese phrase
这盆〜长得怎么样？ zhè pén 〜 zhǎng de zěn me yàng
Meaning
How well is the ___ in this pot growing?
When to use it
Asks how well a plant in a pot is growing. It is a neutral, conversational way to check the plant's condition.
Example dialogue
妈妈，这盆薄荷长得怎么样？ mā mā zhè pén bò hé zhǎng de zěn me yàng
Mom, how well is the mint in this pot growing?
长得不错，最近又冒出几片新叶。 zhǎng de bú cuò zuì jìn yòu mào chū jǐ piàn xīn yè
It is growing well, and it has recently sprouted a few new leaves.