你会说中文吗？

Learning Chinese: How to Ask "Can You Speak Chinese?"

Chinese Characters: 会说中文吗？
Pinyin: Huì shuō zhōngwén ma?
Pronunciation: hwei4 shuo1 zhong1wen2 ma5
English Translation: Can you speak Chinese?

Usage:

"你会说中文吗？(Huì shuō zhōngwén ma?)" is a polite way to ask someone if they can speak Chinese. It is typically used in formal settings or when you are meeting someone for the first time.

Example:

Chinese: 你会说中文吗？
Pinyin: Nǐ huì shuō zhōngwén ma?
English: Can you speak Chinese?
Variations:

There are a few variations of "你会说中文吗？(Huì shuō zhōngwén ma?)" that you may hear:

你讲中文吗？(Nǐ jiǎng zhōngwén ma?): A more informal way to ask the same question.
你会说汉语吗？(Nǐ huì shuō hànyǔ ma?): Another way to ask the same question, using the term "汉语 (hànyǔ)" which means "Chinese language."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "你会说中文吗？(Huì shuō zhōngwén ma?)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking "Can you speak Chinese?" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "你会说中文吗？(Huì shuō zhōngwén ma?)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

When asking someone if they can speak Chinese, it is important to be polite and respectful.
If the person you are asking does not speak Chinese, they may say "不会 (bú huì)", which means "no."
You can also use "你会说英语吗？(Huì shuō yīngyǔ ma?)" to ask someone if they can speak English.