Elementary · scenario 71 of 84

Describe a friend's appearance

Give a physical description to help someone find your friend.

The situation Someone is looking for your friend. Describe what they look like.

The dialogue

你在找你的朋友吗？
nǐ zài zhǎo nǐ de péngyou ma?
Are you looking for your friend?
对，我在找我的朋友。
duì, wǒ zài zhǎo wǒ de péngyou.
Yes, I'm looking for my friend.
他长什么样？
tā zhǎng shénmeyàng?
What does he look like?
他不太高，头发很短。
tā bú tài gāo, tóufa hěn duǎn.
He isn't very tall, and his hair is very short.
他今天穿什么衣服？
tā jīntiān chuān shénme yīfu?
What clothes is he wearing today?
他穿一件黑色的衣服。
tā chuān yíjiàn hēisè de yīfu.
He is wearing a piece of black clothing.
看，他就在前面！
kàn, tā jiù zài qiánmian!
Look, he's right up ahead!
太好了，谢谢你！
tàihǎole, xièxie nǐ!
That's great, thank you!

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