Definitions
det. used before a noun to ask or show who owns something
谁的；其…的
pron. used to ask who something belongs to
谁的东西
Example
Whose umbrella is dripping water all over the floor?
谁的雨伞把水滴得满地都是？
Children whose parents read regularly at home may develop a stronger interest in books.
父母经常在家阅读的孩子可能会对书籍产生更浓厚的兴趣。
Collocations
- whose turn
- whose idea
- whose responsibility
Word family
- who (pron.)
- whom (pron.)
Usage tip
whose表示所属；who’s是who is或who has的缩写。
FAQ
- What does whose mean?
- used before a noun to ask or show who owns something used to ask who something belongs to
- How is whose pronounced?
- UK /huːz/, US /huːz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
