"what is it" in Chinese (Traditional)
這是什麼?
Definition
用來詢問某物的身份或請別人說明那是什麼時使用。通常看到或聽到不明白的東西時會問。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
非常口語化,日常會話常用。用於詢問不熟悉的物品、聲音或情境,常表達好奇或驚訝。不用於正式書寫。常見變化有「這是什麼?」(近處),「那是什麼?」(遠處)。
Examples
What is it? I've never seen this before.
**這是什麼**?我以前沒看過。
You found something on the ground? What is it?
你在地上找到東西了?**這是什麼**?
There's a weird noise outside. What is it?
外面有奇怪的聲音。**這是什麼**?
Somebody left a package for you at the door. What is it?
有人在門口留了一個包裹給你。**這是什麼**?
You look confused. What is it that's bothering you?
你看起來很困惑。**這是什麼** 讓你困擾?
Every time I hear that ringtone, I wonder, 'What is it?'
每次聽到那個鈴聲,我都會想,'**這是什麼**?'