他们说什么

what they say

→ 他们
phrase Rare #18,745
what they say The tense is understood from context; it can also mean “what they said.”
CH: 我没听清他们说什么。
EN: I didn’t hear what they said.

他们说什么呢?

What are they saying?

— 死亡录像 (2007)

尽管听听他们说什么

At least hear what they have to say.

— 警察故事 (1985)

你跟他们说什么了

What did you tell them?

— 美食总动员 (2007)

好,但是他们说什么?

Okay, but what are they saying?

— 八部半 (1963)