你喜欢在家里还是外面？

Learning Chinese: How to Ask "Do You Prefer Staying Home or Going Out?"

Chinese Characters: 你喜欢待在家里还是出去？
Pinyin: Nǐ xǐhuān dài zài jiālǐ háishi chūqù?
Pronunciation: ni3 xi3 huan4 dai4 zai4 jia1 li3 hai4 shi4 chu1 qu4
English Translation: Do you prefer staying home or going out?

Usage:

This question is used to ask someone whether they prefer to spend their time at home or outside. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 你喜欢待在家里还是出去？
Pinyin: Nǐ xǐhuān dài zài jiālǐ háishi chūqù?
English: Do you prefer staying home or going out?
Variations:

There are a few variations of this question that you may hear:

你喜欢待在家里还是出门？(Nǐ xǐhuān dài zài jiālǐ háishi chūmén?) - This variation uses the word "出门 (chūmén)" instead of "出去 (chūqù)", which has the same meaning of "going out."
你比较喜欢待在家里还是出去？(Nǐ bǐjiào xǐhuān dài zài jiālǐ háishi chūqù?) - This variation uses the phrase "比较喜欢 (bǐjiào xǐhuān)" to emphasize the preference.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying the question out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking this question to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use the question in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

This question is a good way to start a conversation about someone's hobbies and interests.
If you are asking this question to someone who is not a native Chinese speaker, be sure to speak slowly and clearly.
You can also use this question to ask about someone's plans for the day or weekend.