我有点咳嗽。
wǒ yǒudiǎn késou
I'm coughing a little
How to ask "before or after meals?" in Chinese
饭前还是饭后？
fàn qián háishi fàn hòu?
Before meals or after meals?
Grammar and structure
This is a choice question using 还是 (or) to present two options: 饭前 (before meals) and 饭后 (after meals). The structure is A还是B? to ask which one.
When to use it
Use this to clarify when to take medication or eat something. It's polite and direct. Avoid using '或者' (or) in questions; 还是 is the correct choice for asking alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Before meals or after meals?” in Chinese?
“Before meals or after meals?” in Chinese is 饭前还是饭后？ (fàn qián háishi fàn hòu?).
How do you pronounce 饭前还是饭后？?
饭前还是饭后？ is pronounced fàn qián háishi fàn hòu?.
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