你喜欢在家里还是外面？

Learning Chinese: How to Ask "Do You Prefer to Be at Home or Outside?" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 你喜欢待在家里还是外面？
Pinyin: Nǐ xǐhuān dài zài jiālǐ háishi wàimiàn?
Pronunciation: ni3 xi3 huan4 dai4 zai4 jia1 li3 hai4 shi4 wai4 mian4
English Translation: Do you prefer to be at home or outside?

Usage:

This question is used to ask someone whether they prefer to spend their time at home or outside. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as when making plans to meet up or when discussing someone's lifestyle.

Example:

Chinese: 你喜欢待在家里还是外面？
Pinyin: Nǐ xǐhuān dài zài jiālǐ háishi wàimiàn?
English: Do you prefer to be at home or outside?

Variations:

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

你平时喜欢待在哪里？(Nǐ píngshí xǐhuān dài zài nǎlǐ?) - Where do you usually like to spend your time?
你更喜欢呆在家里还是外面？(Nǐ gèng xǐhuān dài zài jiālǐ háishi wàimiàn?) - Do you prefer to stay at home or go outside?
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:

The verb "待 (dài)" means "to stay" or "to be in a place."
The phrase "家里 (jiālǐ)" means "at home."
The phrase "外面 (wàimiàn)" means "outside."
This question can be used to ask about someone's general preference or about their preference for a specific occasion.