"what's the story" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 怎么回事？
• 有什么情况？ (口语)

Definition

一种常用的非正式表达，用来询问发生了什么或了解最新情况。也可以用来打听最新消息或八卦。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非常口语化，常用于熟人间询问近况或八卦。'what's the story with...?'可用来具体指人或事。正式场合避免使用。

Examples

What's the story with the broken window?

那个破窗户**怎么回事**？

Hey, what's the story? You look upset.

嘿，**怎么回事**？你看起来不高兴。

What's the story behind this old photograph?

这张老照片**有什么故事**？

So, what's the story with you and Maya?

所以，你和玛雅**怎么回事**？

I've been hearing rumors—what's the story?

我听到了些传闻，**怎么回事**？

What's the story here? Nobody told me about the meeting.

**怎么回事**？没人跟我说有会议。