How to Say ‘What kind of milk?’ in Simplified Chinese
要用什么奶？
yào yòng shén me nǎi
[yaow yohng shummuh nigh]
Phrase Breakdown
要
yào
[yaow]
want; need
Here 要 expresses what is wanted or preferred.
你要用什么奶？
What kind of milk would you like to use?
用
yòng
[yohng]
to use
The verb 'to use,' often for ingredients or options.
你要用什么奶？
What kind of milk would you like to use?
什么奶
shén me nǎi
what milk / which milk
Refers to the type of milk, such as cow’s milk or plant milk.
你要什么奶？
What kind of milk do you want?
Words in this phrase
什么
shén me
[shummuh]
what
A question word asking for the specific choice or type.
你要用什么奶？
What kind of milk would you like to use?
奶
nǎi
[nigh]
milk
Refers to milk for the drink, including dairy or alternatives.
你要用什么奶？
What kind of milk would you like to use?
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