How to Say ‘Bring something’ in Simplified Chinese
带什么
dài shén me
[dài shénme]
💬 Usage Tip: In a question with 吗, 什么 (shén me) means "anything" rather than "what": 带什么吗 is "bring anything?".
Phrase Breakdown
带
dài
[dài]
to bring, carry
To hold or carry something with oneself.
他常常带个包去上班。
He often carries a bag to work.
什么
shén me
[shénme]
anything; something
In questions, can mean 'anything' rather than 'what'.
你想吃什么吗？
Do you want to eat anything?
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