你叫什么名字？
nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
What's your name?
How to ask "Where are you from?" in Chinese
你是哪国人？
nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?
Where are you from?
Grammar and structure
你 (you) + 是 (are) + 哪 (which) + 国 (country) + 人 (person). Literally 'you are which country person?' The structure asks for nationality.
When to use it
Use this when you meet someone new and want to know their home country. It's a common icebreaker. Avoid using it if you already know the answer; it's meant to start a conversation about origins.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Where are you from?” in Chinese?
“Where are you from?” in Chinese is 你是哪国人？ (nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?).
How do you pronounce 你是哪国人？?
你是哪国人？ is pronounced nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?.
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