你最近在看什么书？

Learning Chinese: How to Ask "What Book Are You Reading Lately?"

Chinese Characters: 你最近在看什么书？
Pinyin: Nǐ zuìjìn zài kàn shénme shū?
Pronunciation: ni3 zui4 jin4 zai4 kan4 shen2 me5 shu1
English Translation: What book are you reading lately?

Usage:

"你最近在看什么书？(Nǐ zuìjìn zài kàn shénme shū?)" is a common question used to ask someone what book they are currently reading. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 你最近在看什么书？
Pinyin: Nǐ zuìjìn zài kàn shénme shū?
English: What book are you reading lately?
Variations:

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

最近在读什么书？(Zuìjìn zài dú shénme shū?): A more formal way to ask the question.
最近有什么书推荐吗？(Zuìjìn yǒu shénme shū tuījiàn ma?): This means "Do you have any book recommendations?"
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "你最近在看什么书？(Nǐ zuìjìn zài kàn shénme shū?)" 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 "你最近在看什么书？(Nǐ zuìjìn zài kàn shénme shū?)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

This question is a great way to start a conversation about books and literature.
You can also use this question to ask someone about their reading habits.
If you are not sure how to pronounce a particular character, you can use a Chinese dictionary or online translator to get the correct pronunciation.