怎么样

zěn me yàng
HSK 2Pronoun (代)

Basic Meaning

pron
Used to ask about the state, quality, or method of something, often in questions.
how; what's it like
怎样。
Synonyms:
怎么着怎样如何何如
Sentences:
  1. ()(jué)(de)(zhè)()(diàn)(yǐng)(zěn)(me)(yàng)
    How do you feel about this movie?
  2. ()(de)(xīn)(gōng)(zuò)(zěn)(me)(yàng)
    How is your new job?
  3. (zhè)(ge)(cài)(de)(wèi)(dào)(zěn)(me)(yàng)
    How does this dish taste?
pron
Often used in negative sentences to indirectly refer to an action or situation without stating it explicitly, e.g., to imply disapproval or caution.
how about; what about
代替某种不直接说出来的动作或情况(多用于否定式)。
Sentences:
  1. ()(zěn)(me)(yàng)()()(kěn)()
    No matter how, he just won't go (implying he refuses stubbornly).
  2. (zhè)(jiàn)(shì)(zěn)(me)(yàng)()()(néng)(zuò)
    This matter absolutely cannot be done (implying it's unacceptable).
  3. ()(zěn)(me)(yàng)()()(tīng)(quàn)
    She just won't listen to advice (implying she's stubborn).

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