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Translation
你会说英语吗
Romanization
Ni hui shuo Yingyu ma
Pronunciation
nee hway shwaw ying-yoo mah
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
你会说英语吗 — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "do you speak english".
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FAQ
You say "你会说英语吗" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Ni hui shuo Yingyu ma", and a simple pronunciation cue is "nee hway shwaw ying-yoo mah".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "nee hway shwaw ying-yoo mah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Ni hui shuo Yingyu ma".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.