What is the difference between "что это" and "что это такое?"
Please answer in English, please

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There're no difference. It's almost the same. But 'что это такое' can also express your astonishment, resentment or  indignation. So it can make a phrase more emotional

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Generally it's similar sentences.
"Что это?" = "What is this?"
"Что это такое?" = "What is this like?"

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It depends on context. Generally it's similar.

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