How to Say ‘What do you like to drink?’ in Simplified Chinese
你喜欢喝什么？
nǐ xǐ huān hē shén me
[nĭ xĭhuān hē shénme]
💬 Usage Tip: A conversational way to learn about someone’s drinking preferences.
🇨🇳 In China: A popular question at social gatherings to facilitate conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
你喜欢
nǐ xǐ huān
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nĭ]
you
Refers to the person being spoken to.
你今天怎么样？
How are you today?
喜欢
xǐ huān
[xĭhuān]
like
To have a favorable feeling towards something.
我喜欢这首歌。
I like this song.
喝什么
hē shén me
Words in this phrase
喝
hē
[hē]
drink
To consume a liquid.
你想喝点什么？
What do you want to drink?
什么
shén me
[shénme]
what
Used to ask about something.
你说了什么？
What did you say?
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