啥
Definitions
- 1. dialectal equivalent of 什麼|什么[shén me]
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2 itemsRelated words
2 itemsdialectal equivalent of 怎麼|怎么[zěn me]
咋 (zǎ) is another northern colloquial interrogative, meaning 'how' or 'why', often used in similar informal contexts as 啥.
who
谁 (shéi/shuí) is an interrogative pronoun meaning 'who', useful for learners expanding question-word vocabulary alongside 啥.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Learners often use 啥 in standard written Chinese, where 什么 is expected; 啥 may be perceived as regional or too casual.
Formality
啥 is highly informal and dialectal, typically used in spoken Mandarin in northern China; avoid in formal writing or professional settings.
Example Sentences
2 shown你在说 啥 ？
啥 ？
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