🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
你会说英语吗?
"Do you speak English?" in Chinese · say it like nee hway shuo ying-yu ma

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Chinese is 你会说英语吗?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

您会说英语吗?
More formal, used in polite contexts.
你会说英文吗?
Casual variant, '英文' is often used interchangeably with '英语'.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone if they can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can use it when meeting someone new or when you are unsure of their language skills.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
你好,请问你会说英语吗?Hello, may I ask if you speak English?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse '英语' with '英文', but both are acceptable in different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between '英语' and '英文'?

'英语' refers to the English language, while '英文' often refers to English writing or text.

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