"what's the matter" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 怎麼了
• 有什麼事

Definition

這個表達用來詢問某人是否有問題，或想知道他們為什麼看起來不高興、擔心或不舒服。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

口語用法，表示關懷。通常在對方看起來不高興或不舒服時使用。正式場合不用。和“怎麼了”相近。

Examples

What's the matter? You look sad.

**怎麼了**？你看起來很難過。

If you don't feel well, tell me what's the matter.

如果你不舒服，告訴我**怎麼了**。

Mom asked, 'What's the matter?' when she saw the broken glass.

媽媽看到碎玻璃時問：“**怎麼了**？”

Hey, what's the matter? You've been quiet all day.

嘿，**怎麼了**？你一整天都很安靜。

What's the matter with your car? It won't start.

你的車**怎麼了**？發不動。

There was a long pause before he finally told me what's the matter.

他沉默了很久才終於告訴我**怎麼了**。