1. in what way or manner; by what means
以何種方式或方法；用什麼手段
How do you make this cake?
你怎麼做這個蛋糕？
I don't know how to solve this problem.
我不知道如何解決這個問題。
How did you get here so quickly?
你怎麼這麼快就到這裡了？
How Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
how
adverb
快速理解
What does "How" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "How"?
「how」主要用於詢問或描述方式、程度、狀態或情況。
- 1
詢問或描述方式
EN: How do you make this?
翻譯: 你怎麼做這個？
- 2
詢問或描述程度
EN: How old are you?
翻譯: 你幾歲？
- 3
詢問或描述狀態
EN: How are you feeling?
翻譯: 你感覺如何？
- 4
詢問或描述情況
EN: How was the trip?
翻譯: 旅行怎麼樣？
小提醒：注意「how」與「what」的區別。「How do you like it?」是問感受或方式（你覺得怎麼樣？/ 你喜歡它的方式是什麼？），而「What do you like?」是問具體喜歡的事物（你喜歡什麼？）。
發音（How to Pronounce "How" in English）
How to pronounce "How" in English?"How" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "How" from YouTube Videos
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“How do you justify turning these off at a time when the UN has just found that North Koreans are more isolated than they've ever been?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "How"?How does "How" change by context?
2. used to ask about condition, quality, or degree
用於詢問狀況、品質或程度
How are you feeling today?
你今天感覺怎麼樣？
How old is your sister?
你妹妹幾歲了？
How was the movie?
那部電影怎麼樣？
3. used to express surprise, admiration, or other strong feelings
用於表達驚訝、讚賞或其他強烈情感
How beautiful this garden is!
這個花園多麼美麗啊！
How kind of you to help!
你幫忙真是太好了！
How strange that she didn't call.
她沒打電話來真是奇怪。
4. the way in which; that
…的方式；…的情況
She told me how she had won the competition.
她告訴我她是如何贏得比賽的。
I remember how we used to play here as children.
我記得我們小時候是如何在這裡玩耍的。
Do you know how it works?
你知道它是如何運作的嗎？
5. used with 'about' to make a suggestion or offer
與 'about' 連用，提出建議或提議
How about going for a walk?
去散個步怎麼樣？
How about a cup of coffee?
來杯咖啡好嗎？
How about we meet at 5 o'clock?
我們五點見面如何？
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "How"?How to make natural sentences with "How"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| how + adjective/adverb | 詢問程度或狀態 | How tall is that building? (那棟建築有多高？) |
| how + to + V | 如何做某事 | She taught me how to swim. (她教我如何游泳。) |
| how + clause (S + V) | 詢問方式或情況 | Tell me how you solved the problem. (告訴我你是如何解決這個問題的。) |
| how about + noun/V-ing? | 提出建議或詢問意見 | How about going for a walk? (去散個步怎麼樣？) |
| how come + clause? | 詢問原因（非正式） | How come you didn't call me? (你怎麼沒打電話給我？) |
| how + many/much + noun? | 詢問數量 | How much time do we have? (我們有多少時間？) |
| how often/long/far...? | 詢問頻率、時間長度、距離等 | How often do you exercise? (你多久運動一次？) |
用法說明
How is "How" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "How"?
how + 形容詞/副詞 vs how + 子句
- how + 形容詞/副詞 用於詢問或描述程度、方式或狀態，結構簡潔，後面直接接形容詞（如 big, fast）或副詞（如 well, quickly）。
- how + 完整子句 用於詢問或描述一個事件發生的具體方式、方法或過程，結構較完整，包含主詞和動詞。
- 當詢問對某事物的看法或感受時，常用 How + be + 名詞?（例如：How was the movie?）。
- 在感嘆句中，How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞! 是標準結構，用來表達強烈情感。
對比例句： EN: Tell me how difficult the exam was. 翻譯: 告訴我那場考試有多難。
EN:Tell me how you solved the difficult problem.
翻譯:告訴我你是如何解決那個難題的。
對比例句： EN: How fast he runs! 翻譯: 他跑得多快啊！
EN:How does he run so fast?
翻譯:他是怎麼跑得這麼快的？
總結建議
詢問「程度」或「狀態」用 how + 形容詞/副詞；詢問「具體方法」或描述「過程」則需使用 how + 完整子句。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "How" and similar words?How to choose "How" vs alternatives?
how vs what
"how" 詢問方式、狀態或程度；"what" 詢問事物、名稱或性質。
how vs why
"how" 詢問方法或過程；"why" 詢問原因或理由。
how vs when
"how" 詢問方式或狀況；"when" 詢問時間點或時機。
口語用法
How is "How" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "How"?
引述
用於引述或轉述他人的話語，帶有「怎麼說呢」、「是這樣的」的語氣。 EN: So I asked him, "How do you even start a project like that?" 翻譯: 所以我就問他：「你到底是怎麼開始那種專案的？」
EN:She was like, "How can you not love this movie?"
翻譯:她當時就說：「你怎麼可能不喜歡這部電影？」
語氣強調
置於句首或句中，用以加強驚訝、不解或感嘆的語氣。 EN: How is this even possible? 翻譯: 這怎麼可能啊？
EN:How did you manage to finish so fast?
翻譯:你怎麼有辦法這麼快做完？
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為口語中的停頓填充詞，類似「那個…」、「怎麼講…」。 EN: The feeling was... how should I put it... surreal. 翻譯: 那種感覺…該怎麼說呢…很不真實。
EN:We need to, how to say, readjust our approach.
翻譯:我們需要，怎麼講，重新調整我們的方法。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法，特別是「停頓填充」的用法，在正式書寫、學術論文或商業報告中應避免使用，以保持文體的嚴謹與流暢。
常見短語
What common collocations use "How"?What fixed phrases with "How" should I remember?
how about
how about + noun/gerund
用於提出建議或詢問意見
how come
how come + clause
用於詢問原因（較口語）
how long
how long + auxiliary + subject + verb
詢問時間長度或持續多久
how far
how far + auxiliary + subject + verb
詢問距離或進展程度
how often
how often + auxiliary + subject + verb
詢問頻率
how much
how much + uncountable noun
詢問不可數名詞的數量或價格
how many
how many + countable noun
詢問可數名詞的數量
how to
how to + verb
詢問方法或步驟
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "How"?Which "How" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×How is your new job?
✓What is your new job like?
詢問事物的性質或狀況時，應用 'What is...like?'。'How' 單獨使用通常詢問狀態或方式，而非性質描述。
×How to cook this dish?
✓How do you cook this dish?
在獨立疑問句中，不可直接使用 'How to...?'。應使用 'How do you...?'、'How can I...?' 或 'Could you tell me how to...?' 等完整問句結構。
×How old has your son?
✓How old is your son?
詢問年齡的正確句型是 'How old + be + subject?'。'has' 是錯誤的動詞選擇。
×How long is it from Taipei to Taichung?
✓How far is it from Taipei to Taichung?
'How long' 詢問時間長度或物體長度，'How far' 詢問距離。詢問兩地間的距離應用 'How far'。
×How do you think about this plan?
✓What do you think about this plan?
詢問意見或想法時，固定搭配是 'What do you think of/about...?'。'How' 在此情境是錯誤的。
×How tall he is?
✓How tall is he?
在 'How + adjective' 的疑問句中，主詞和 be 動詞必須倒裝。不可使用直述句語序。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "How"?What are tense/participle forms of "How"?