How to ask a rhetorical question with 什么Rhetorical questions are questions where an answer is not really expected. It is often used to express indignation or astonishment.
Interrogative pronounsInterrogative pronouns (疑问代词) are pronouns that ask questions. An interrogative pronoun often stands for something you are not aware of yet, because you are asking about it.
The pronouns 每 and 各The pronouns 每 and 各 have a similar translation, with both translating as “every”.
Expressing "all" with 所有, 一切 and 凡是The pronouns 所有 and 一切 and the adverb 凡是 have the same meaning, but differ slightly in usage.
Expressing “what” with 何 and 啥Different words may express the same meaning and have the same usage depending on the style of speech. Let's learn how to use the colloquial and the written forms of the word 什么.
How to use 何等 as an adverb and a pronounThe word 何等 can be either a pronoun or an adverb. Let's consider both options.
The reduplication of the interrogative pronounsInterrogative pronouns can be used in affirmative sentences. In these cases, they are not interrogative.
The demonstrative pronounsThe demonstrative pronouns (指示代词) are used to point out the thing the speaker is referring to.
Indefinite pronounsIndefinite pronouns (限定代词) indicate a common feature of objects: oneself, all, everyone, each.
Personal PronounsPersonal pronouns (人称代词) are pronouns which we use to refer to a person or object without naming them: he, her, their.
The demonstrative pronouns 本 and 此The demonstrative pronouns (指示代词) are used to point out the thing the speaker is referring to.
