怎么zěnme

Interrogative Pronoun 怎么 (zěnme)

Meaning: How (manner of action)

Pattern

怎么 + Verb?

Usage

Placed before a verb to ask about the manner or method of performing an action (how to travel, read, write, etc.).

Examples

1
这个汉字怎么读？
Zhège Hànzì zěnme dú?
How do you read this Chinese character?
2
你怎么去饭店？
Nǐ zěnme qù fàndiàn?
How are you getting to the restaurant?

Notes

Notice the difference: 怎么 (placed before a verb: asks how to do something) vs. 怎么样 (placed at the end: asks about quality, condition, or suggestions).

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Interrogative Pronoun 怎么 (zěnme)

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