🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
你几岁?
"How old are you?" in Chinese · say it like nee jee sway

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Chinese is 你几岁?. 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

您多大年纪?
More formal, often used with elders or in polite contexts.
你多大?
Casual and commonly used among friends.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone their age. It is common in both casual and formal settings. Be mindful of the context and the relationship you have with the person you are asking.

Say it out loud, get corrected

Reading it is not the same as saying it. Practice "How old are you?" and thousands more with an AI coach that listens.

Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
你几岁?How old are you?
Common mistake
Avoid using '你多大了?' as it can imply that you are asking about their age in a more casual or rude way.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 你几岁?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Chinese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age?

It can be considered impolite in some cultures, so be cautious when asking.

Learn Chinese by speaking it

Two free conversations. No card needed.