怎么样

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 味道怎么样?▶ —
   How is the taste?
2. 不怎么样。▶ —
   Not great.

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Mnemonic

怎么样 zěnmeyàng "how about, what's it like" — 怎么 + 样 (form). 不怎么样 = "not great" (polite negative). Closest to Japanese "dō" / Korean "eottae".

Quick check

1. Meaning of 不怎么样?

   • "not great / so-so"
   • "excellent"
   • "terrible"
   • "unique"