what
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什么, 哪
used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion
- What did you have for breakfast?
你早餐吃了什么？
- What is the capital of France?
法国的首都是什么？
- What is your favorite color?
你最喜欢的颜色是什么？
- What is your opinion on the matter?
你对这件事有什么看法？
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什么, 的东西
used to represent an entire idea, concept, or clause within a sentence that acts as the subject or object of the verb or preposition
- I didn't understand what you said.
我不明白你说了什么。
- Tell me what you need.
告诉我你需要什么。
- He is curious about what she does.
他对她所做的事情感到好奇。
- It's important to consider what they want.
考虑他们想要什么很重要。