Learning Chinese: How to Ask "What Class Are You Taking" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 你在上什么课
Pinyin: Nǐ zài shàng shén me kè
Pronunciation: ni3 zai4 shang4 shen2 me5 ke4
English Translation: What class are you taking?
Usage:
"你在上什么课 (nǐ zài shàng shén me kè)" is a common question used to ask someone what class they are currently taking. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example:
Chinese: 你在上什么课?
Pinyin: Nǐ zài shàng shén me kè?
English: What class are you taking?
Variations:
There are a few variations of "你在上什么课 (nǐ zài shàng shén me kè)" that you may hear:
你学什么课?(nǐ xué shén me kè?): A more informal way to ask the same question.
你现在在学什么课?(nǐ xiàn zài zài xué shén me kè?): Emphasizes that you are asking about the person's current coursework.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "你在上什么课 (nǐ zài shàng shén me kè)" 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 "你在上什么课 (nǐ zài shàng shén me kè)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"你在上什么课 (nǐ zài shàng shén me kè)" is typically used in an academic context.
To ask someone what they are studying in general, you can say "你学什么?(nǐ xué shén me?)".
The word "课 (kè)" refers to a specific class or lesson.
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