To ask questions in Mandarin, you can use some key words. Here are a few important ones:

1. 什么 (shénme) – "What"

   • Here’s an example:
     • 你要买什么？(Nǐ yào mǎi shénme?)
     • This means, "What do you want to buy?"

2. 哪里 (nǎlǐ) – "Where"

   • Here’s an example:
     • 你在哪里？(Nǐ zài nǎlǐ?)
     • This means, "Where are you?"

3. 为什么 (wèishéme) – "Why"

   • Here’s an example:
     • 你为什么学习汉语？(Nǐ wèishéme xuéxí Hàn yǔ?)
     • This means, "Why are you studying Chinese?"

These words can help you practice having conversations.

Try to use them when you talk with friends or when you read.

You can also write short paragraphs using these questions.

Talking with others will make you better at speaking Mandarin.

Make sure to listen closely to how the words sound and the tones they use.

This way, you'll understand Mandarin more easily!