What about …是英语口语中常用的省略句型,它后面可接名词、代词或动词-ing形式.常常用在以下场合：
一.询问情况或打听消息.当对方谈的事情不明确,需要询问清楚时,也可用这一句型.如：
1.I’d like a cup of tea.What about you?我想喝杯茶,你呢?
2.—I want to talk to you.我要和你谈话.
—What about?谈什么?
二.向对方提出建议或请求,相当于句型Would you like...语气很委婉.如：
1.What about having some bread?＝Would you like some bread?吃些面包好吗?
2.What about playing football now?=Would you like playing football now?现在踢足球怎么样?
三.寒暄时用作承接上下文的转折语.如：
1.I’m a student.What about you?我是学生,你呢?
2.Our English teacher is good.What about yours?我们的英语老师很好,你们的（英语老师）怎么样?
四.询问天气或身体等状况.如：
1.What about the weather in your city?你们城市的天气情况如何?
2.What about your mother?You can’t keep her too tired.你母亲身体好吗?你不能让她太累.
五.征求对方的看法或意见.如：
1.What about this bike?这辆自行车怎么样?
2.What about his playing football?他的足球踢得怎么样?