How to Say ‘What happens?’ in Simplified Chinese
会怎么样？
huì zěn me yàng
[hway dzuhn-muh-yahng]
💬 Usage Tip: [会怎么样？] asks about the result or consequence of something. It's useful for policies: [当天取消会怎么样？] means "what happens if I cancel the same day?"
Phrase Breakdown
会
huì
[hway]
will; be likely to
Used to ask or describe what result will happen.
当天取消会怎么样？你可以直接问餐厅。
What will happen if you cancel on the same day? You can ask the restaurant directly.
怎么样
zěn me yàng
[dzuhn-muh-yahng]
how; what will happen
Used to ask about the outcome or consequence of a situation.
会怎么样要看餐厅的取消政策。
What will happen depends on the restaurant's cancellation policy.
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