你叫什么名字？
nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
What's your name?
How to ask "Do you speak Chinese?" in Chinese
你会说中文吗？
nǐ huì shuō Zhōngwén ma?
Do you speak Chinese?
Grammar and structure
The structure is 你 (you) + 会 (can) + 说 (speak) + 中文 (Chinese) + 吗 (question particle). 中文 refers to the Chinese language.
When to use it
Use this when you want to practice Chinese or check if someone can communicate in it. It is neutral in tone. English speakers might say 你说中文吗？ (nǐ shuō Zhōngwén ma?) but 会 is more accurate for ability.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Do you speak Chinese?” in Chinese?
“Do you speak Chinese?” in Chinese is 你会说中文吗？ (nǐ huì shuō Zhōngwén ma?).
How do you pronounce 你会说中文吗？?
你会说中文吗？ is pronounced nǐ huì shuō Zhōngwén ma?.
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