How to Say ‘What would you like to drink?’ in Simplified Chinese
你喝什么？
nǐ hē shén me
[nee huh shenme]
💬 Usage Tip: In Chinese the question word sits where the answer would go, so word order doesn't change. 你喝什么？ is answered with 我喝啤酒 "I'll drink beer".
Phrase Breakdown
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
喝
hē
[huh]
to drink
The verb used for drinking beverages like coffee or tea.
我喜欢早上喝咖啡。
I like to drink coffee in the morning.
什么
shén me
[shenme]
what
Used for asking questions about things or actions.
你在做什么？
What are you doing?
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