你在做什么？

Learning Chinese: How to Ask "What Are You Doing?" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 你在做什么？
Pinyin: Nǐ zài zuò shén me?
Pronunciation: ni3 zai4 zuo4 shen2 me5
English Translation: What are you doing?

Usage:

"你在做什么？(Nǐ zài zuò shén me?)" is a common question used to ask someone what they are currently doing or what they are up to. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 你在做什么？
Pinyin: Nǐ zài zuò shén me?
English: What are you doing?

Variations:

There are a few variations of "你在做什么？(Nǐ zài zuò shén me?)" that you may hear:

你忙什么呢？(Nǐ máng zěn me ne?): Literally means "What are you busy with?", but has the same meaning as "你在做什么？(Nǐ zài zuò shén me?)".
你现在在做什么？(Nǐ xiàn zài zài zuò shén me?): Emphasizes the present moment, meaning "What are you doing right now?"
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "你在做什么？(Nǐ zài zuò shén me?)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking "What are you doing?" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "你在做什么？(Nǐ zài zuò shén me?)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"你在做什么？(Nǐ zài zuò shén me?)" is a versatile question that can be used in many different situations.
It is a good way to start a conversation or to check in with someone.
You can also use "你在做什么？(Nǐ zài zuò shén me?)" to ask someone about their plans or schedule.