interrogative pronoun used to ask about the identity or nature of something

for what reason; how come

why; for what reason

to this degree, quantity, or extent; so much or this much

like that; in that way; to that extent

inquiring about the state, quality, or condition of someone or something

it doesn't matter; it's nothing; never mind

what's to be done

used to inquire about the purpose or reason for an action; why

what kind?; what sort?

how; what; used to express a high degree in exclamatory sentences

used to present a choice between two or more mutually exclusive alternatives

and so on; and so forth; and what not

what; how; what's the matter; how about

a sentence-final interrogative particle phrase used to seek confirmation, agreement, or consensus from the listener.

not very, not particularly, or not much

what; used in questions to ask for information or identity of something

not particularly good; unimpressive; of a poor or disappointing standard

in this way or manner; often used to substitute for a specific action or state mentioned or implied

in this manner or way; like this

(do something) in that way; like that

what is to be done; expressing panic or helplessness in the face of a dire situation

a slang expression used to express confusion, surprise, or disbelief about something strange or unexpected

what's up; what's going on; what happened (often used to express concern or ask about a perceived problem)

What brings you here? (idiom)

the explanation for how a situation came about or what it is all about

an idiom used to ask about the reason or nature of a situation, event, or incident, equivalent to 'what is going on' or 'what is the matter'.

An expression of annoyance, frustration, or confusion regarding a person's behavior or a problematic state of affairs.

when; at what time

something pertinent to say

Why is that?; How come?

used to ask about the nature, condition, or cause of something, or to express inquiry regarding an action done to someone or something.

in this way; to such an extent; like this

To adapt to the local customs or circumstances of the place one is currently in; when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

an unspecified or unknown location

there is nothing; used to indicate the absence of a specific quality or thing (e.g., 'there's nothing ... about it')

nothing is impossible; there's nothing impossible about it

euphemistic equivalent of [[他妈|他媽|ta1 ma1]][[的|的|de5]]

interrogative asking about the nature, character, or type of person

Internet slang for [[怎么|怎麼|zen3 me5]] (how; what; why).

what someone has up their sleeve; the hidden motives or secret plans behind a mysterious situation

Used in rhetorical questions (often with [[关|關|guan1]]) to indicate that something is none of one's concern.

onomatopoeia for the sound of kissing (slang)

such a small amount of (money, time, etc.)

used to ask for a reason; why

to play knucklebones (dialect)

A rhetorical question or exclamation used to criticize someone or something as being old-fashioned or behind the times.

it takes all sorts to make a world