点什么

something, what to order

→ 点
phrase Common #1,814
something Often used in questions to offer or ask about something to eat, drink, or do.
CH: 你想喝点什么?
EN: Would you like something to drink?

我们不能空手去人家家里做客总得带点什么

We can’t show up at someone’s house empty-handed; we should always bring something.

— 幸福的拉扎罗 (2018)

卖什么能赚钱就卖点什么

Sell whatever makes money.

— 后来的我们 (2018)

伺候点什么?

What can I get you?

— 卧虎藏龙 (2000)

但我想穿,”浪潮”对我来说意味着点什么

But I want to wear it. “Waves” means something to me.

— 浪潮 (2008)

为女王捐点什么?

What should we donate to the queen?

— 你妈妈也一样 (2001)

随便读点什么难道这样要求也算过分?

Is it really too much to ask you to read something—anything?

— 野蛮入侵 (2003)

周先生今晚想吃点什么?

Mr. Zhou, what would you like to eat tonight?

— 2046 (2004)

我们还是谈点什么吧

Let’s talk about something anyway.

— 办公室的故事 (1977)

好,你得弹点什么弹点什么,随便什么你是钢琴师,不是吗?

Fine, play something—anything. You’re a pianist, aren’t you?

— 爱乐之城 (2016)

随便弄点什么吃的就算了

Just make something quick to eat.

— 花样年华 (2000)

我们玩点什么吧

Let's play something.

不不要扯点什么

N-no, don’t ramble about something.

— 触不可及 (2011)

你想吃点什么法依萨?

What would you like to eat, Faiza?

— 瓦塞浦黑帮(上) (2012)

你看出点什么来了吗

Did you figure anything out?

— 阿基拉 (1988)

你确信不来点什么喝的

Are you sure you don't want something to drink?

— 城市英雄 (1993)

phrase Rare #19,921
what to order Used to ask what someone would like to order or choose, often in a restaurant.
CH: 你想点什么?
EN: What would you like to order?

我能帮点什么?

How can I help?

— 叶问 (2008)

我知道还需要点什么

I know what else is needed.

— 美食总动员 (2007)

你来点什么?

What would you like to order?

— 你妈妈也一样 (2001)

他说你喜欢喝你想来点什么?

He said you like to drink. What would you like?

— 阿黛尔的生活 (2013)

你来点什么?

What would you like to order?

— 女王旅途 (2014)

你为什么不问我点什么?

Why don’t you ask me something?

— 烈日灼人 (1994)

要点什么

What would you like to order?

— 阿基拉 (1988)