How to ask "How do you say this in Chinese?"

这个用中文怎么说?

zhège yòng Zhōngwén zěnme shuō?

How do you say this in Chinese?

Grammar and structure

This is a question: 这个 (zhège) means 'this', 用 (yòng) means 'using', 中文 (Zhōngwén) means 'Chinese language', 怎么 (zěnme) means 'how', 说 (shuō) means 'say'.

When to use it

Use this when you point at an object or word and want to know its Chinese name. It's a common phrase for learners. Don't use it for asking how to pronounce a specific word; it's for general 'this'.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “How do you say this in Chinese?” in Chinese?

“How do you say this in Chinese?” in Chinese is 这个用中文怎么说? (zhège yòng Zhōngwén zěnme shuō?).

How do you pronounce 这个用中文怎么说??

这个用中文怎么说? is pronounced zhège yòng Zhōngwén zěnme shuō?.

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