什么警察?要拿什么?
“The police? What do you mean?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“The police are on the way. What did you tell Wa Zai to get?”
什么警察 ? 要 拿什么 ?
“The police? What do you mean?”
“The last text that he received was from you.”
“I don't know what you're talking about, so stop accusing me.”
In high-stakes Chinese arguments, firing back rapid rhetorical questions starting with '什么' serves as a classic defensive strategy to push the burden of proof back onto the accuser.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
what is supposed to be taken; take what
A direct, questioning phrase often used to probe or challenge a vague inquiry about picking up items.