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Chinese · 中文
Translation
你怎么回事
Romanization
Ni zenme huishi
Pronunciation
nee dzun-muh hway-shir
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
你怎么回事 — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "what's wrong with you".
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FAQ
You say "你怎么回事" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Ni zenme huishi", and a simple pronunciation cue is "nee dzun-muh hway-shir".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "nee dzun-muh hway-shir" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Ni zenme huishi".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.