How to say “and stuff like that” in Chinese with 什么的
Noun 1, Noun 2 + 什么的 (shénme de)
什么的 (shí mó de) — and stuff like that
Noun 1, Noun 2 + 什么的 (shénme de)
HSK 4Auxiliary Words什么的 (shí mó de) — and stuff like that
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.
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.
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 say “and stuff like that” in Chinese with 什么的?
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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原来 — it turns out, originally
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