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 me3 ke4
English Translation: What class are you taking?
Usage:
"你在上什么课? (Nǐ zài shàng shén me kè?)" is a 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:
你现在在学什么课? (Nǐ xiàn zài zài xué shén me kè?) - This variation is more specific and literally means "What class are you currently studying?"
你学什么课? (Nǐ xué shén me kè?) - This variation is more informal and literally means "What class do you study?"
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 "What class are you taking?" 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 when asking about someone's current coursework.
To ask about someone's major or field of study, you can say "你学什么专业? (Nǐ xué shén me zhuān yè?)".
In some regions of China, people may also use "你上什么课? (Nǐ shàng shén me kè?)" to ask "What class are you taking?"
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