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How do you write how in the hell Chinese?

It's difficult to directly translate "how in the hell" into Chinese, as it's a very idiomatic and informal expression with strong emphasis and frustration.

However, depending on the context and the level of formality you want to convey, here are some options:

Informal and Colloquial:

* 怎么搞的 (zěnme gǎo de): This literally translates to "how did this happen?" and can express frustration or confusion.

* 搞什么鬼 (gǎo shénme guǐ): This means "what the heck?" and is very informal and casual.

* 怎么搞的 (zěnme gǎo de) + [specific complaint]: You can add a specific complaint after "怎么搞的" to further express your frustration. For example, "怎么搞的,又迟到了 (zěnme gǎo de, yòu chídào le)" means "How in the hell did you get late again?"

Formal and More Neutral:

* 怎么 (zěnme): This simply means "how" but can be used to express confusion or surprise.

* 为什么 (wèishénme): This means "why" and can be used to ask for an explanation.

Example:

Let's say you are trying to understand a complex instruction and are frustrated by the lack of clarity. You could say:

Informal: "怎么搞的,这说明太难懂了 (zěnme gǎo de, zhè shuōmíng tài nán dǒng le)" - "How in the hell is this explanation so difficult to understand?"

Formal: "为什么这说明如此复杂 (wèishénme zhè shuōmíng rú cǐ fùzá)?" - "Why is this explanation so complex?"

Remember, choosing the appropriate phrase depends on the situation and your relationship with the person you are talking to.

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