How to say “it depends” in Chinese with 看 (kàn)
这 (zhè) / 那 (nà) + 要看 (yào kàn) / 得看 (děi kàn) + situation
这得看 (zhè dé kàn) — it depends on
这 (zhè) / 那 (nà) + 要看 (yào kàn) / 得看 (děi kàn) + situation
HSK 4Verbs这得看 (zhè dé kàn) — it depends on
Rule structure
看 (kàn) in this usage means "it depends on, it remains to be seen". It places the decision on the following factor.
Rule structure
看 (kàn) in this usage means "it depends on, it remains to be seen". It places the decision on the following factor.
Examples
这得看天气。
Zhè děi kàn tiānqì.
It depends on the weather.
Examples
这得看天气。
Zhè děi kàn tiānqì.
It depends on the weather.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “it depends on” in Chinese with 这得看?
Use the structure: 这 (zhè) / 那 (nà) + 要看 (yào kàn) / 得看 (děi kàn) + situation. For example: 这得看天气。 — “It depends on the weather.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这得看天气。 — “It depends on the weather.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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