怎么说
zěnme shuō
how do you say
怎么说 asks how to say something in Chinese. It is helpful for learners who need vocabulary during a conversation.
Example sentences
这个用中文怎么说？
Zhège yòng Zhōngwén zěnme shuō?
How do you say this in Chinese?
“Airport”中文怎么说？
“Airport” Zhōngwén zěnme shuō?
How do you say “airport” in Chinese?
How to use 怎么说 in practice
怎么说 is a listening item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin zěnme shuō, then connect it to the meaning “how do you say” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 这个用中文怎么说？ / “Airport”中文怎么说？.
When you practice 怎么说, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 怎么说 only as “how do you say” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Chinese speaking practice, start a short conversation, and use 怎么说 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 怎么说 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only zěnme shuō, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
Practice related pages
FAQ
Can I ask 英文怎么说?
Yes. 英文怎么说 means how do you say it in English.
How can I remember 怎么说 faster?
Say 怎么说 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 怎么说 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 怎么说 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach