How to Say ‘What you said’ in Simplified Chinese
你说什么
nǐ shuō shén me
[nee shwaw shénme]
💬 Usage Tip: On its own with a rising tone, 你说什么？ means "What did you say?" Inside a longer sentence it becomes "what you said", and the word order doesn't change.
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.
说
shuō
[shwaw]
to speak; to say
A common verb for speaking or saying something.
请你说中文。
Please speak Chinese.
什么
shén me
[shénme]
what
An interrogative pronoun used to ask about something.
这件衣服是什么材质的？
What material is this piece of clothing made of?
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