How to Say ‘What milk’ in Simplified Chinese
什么奶
shén me nǎi
[shummuh nigh]
💬 Usage Tip: [什么] plus a noun asks "what kind of ..." in a very practical way: [什么奶] = "what milk." The same pattern works elsewhere, like [什么咖啡] or [什么尺寸].
Phrase Breakdown
什么
shén me
[shummuh]
what
A question word meaning 'what,' used to ask for specific information.
你想要什么奶？
What kind of milk would you like?
奶
nǎi
[nigh]
milk
Milk; in coffee shops it can refer to dairy or milk alternatives depending on context.
什么奶比较适合你？
What kind of milk suits you better?
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