Chinese phrase
你说的〜，具体是指什么？ nǐ shuō de 〜 jù tǐ shì zhǐ shén me
Meaning
What exactly do you mean by ___?
When to use it
Asks for the exact meaning of a word or idea just mentioned. It is a clear, neutral way to request clarification in conversation.
Example dialogue
我认为自由比金钱更重要。 wǒ rèn wéi zì yóu bǐ jīn qián gèng zhòng yào
I think freedom is more important than money.
你说的自由，具体是指什么？ nǐ shuō de zì yóu jù tǐ shì zhǐ shén me
What exactly do you mean by freedom?