maoyueh
Member
- Joined
- May 28, 2011
- Member Type
- Retired English Teacher
- Native Language
- Chinese
- Home Country
- Taiwan
- Current Location
- Taiwan
Do the sentences below have the same meaning?
1. What does he look like?
2. How does he look?
Many of my friends say #1 and #2 have the same meaning, but to me they don't. It seems to me that #1 asks about his appearance, and the answer could be "He is tall and handsome, with brown hair." But #2 asks about his mental state or physical condition, and the answer could be "He looks happy/sad/worried/pale/tired etc.
But I'm not sure if I am right. I am waiting for your professional opinions. Thank you a lot.
1. What does he look like?
2. How does he look?
Many of my friends say #1 and #2 have the same meaning, but to me they don't. It seems to me that #1 asks about his appearance, and the answer could be "He is tall and handsome, with brown hair." But #2 asks about his mental state or physical condition, and the answer could be "He looks happy/sad/worried/pale/tired etc.
But I'm not sure if I am right. I am waiting for your professional opinions. Thank you a lot.