# Mandarin Chinese: Point and Ask: 这个是什么？

Difficulty: beginner

这个 (zhège) means 'this one'. Add 是什么？ (shì shénme?) to ask 'What is this?'. It's perfect for menus: 这个是什么菜？ means 'What is this dish?'.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [茶](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/tea.md) | /chá/ | Tea |
| [菜](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/dish-vegetable.md) | /cài/ | Dish; Vegetable |
| [吃](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/to-eat.md) | /chī/ | To eat |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Point and Ask: 这个是什么？" in Mandarin Chinese?

这个 (zhège) means 'this one'. Add 是什么？ (shì shénme?) to ask 'What is this?'. It's perfect for menus: 这个是什么菜？ means 'What is this dish?'.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Number + 个人](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/number.md) (beginner)
- [要 (Want) vs. 不要/不用 (Don't Want)](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/want-vs-dont-want.md) (beginner)
- [The Four Tones](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/the-four-tones.md) (beginner)

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