How to Say ‘Do what; what can I do’ in Simplified Chinese
做什么
zuò shén me
[dzwaw shummuh]
💬 Usage Tip: In Chinese, question words stay where the answer would go, so [做什么] is literally "do what." The same pattern works in [吃什么] "eat what / what to eat" and [喝什么] "drink what / what to drink."
Phrase Breakdown
做
zuò
[dzwaw]
to do
A basic verb used for actions, tasks, or practical steps.
为了控制血糖，您每天可以做什么呢？
To control blood sugar, what can you do every day?
什么
shén me
[shummuh]
what
Used to ask about things, actions, or choices.
运动方面您想先做什么？
In terms of exercise, what would you like to do first?
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