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How to say “and stuff like that” in Chinese with 什么的

Noun 1, Noun 2 + 什么的 (shénme de)

Ending a non-exhaustive list with "什么的 (shénme de)"

HSK 4Auxiliary Words

Rule structure

什么的 (shénme de) is placed at the end of a list to indicate "and so on, and such". It is colloquial.

Examples

我喜欢吃水果、巧克力什么的。

Wǒ xǐhuan chī shuǐguǒ, qiǎokèlì shénme de.

I like eating fruit, chocolate, and stuff like that.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Ending a non-exhaustive list with "什么的 (shénme de)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Noun 1, Noun 2 + 什么的 (shénme de). For example: 我喜欢吃水果、巧克力什么的。 — “I like eating fruit, chocolate, and stuff like that.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

我喜欢吃水果、巧克力什么的。 — “I like eating fruit, chocolate, and stuff like that.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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