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“are you there” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzài ma

Example

在吗，我可以跟你说话吗？zài ma wǒ ké yǐ gēn nǐ shuō huà ma

Are you there? Can I talk to you?

Illustration for 在吗 (are you there)

How to say “are you there” in Chinese

“Are you there” in Chinese is 在吗 (zài ma).

A quick check that someone is present before a conversation begins.

Full entry for 在吗: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 在吗

群里有人在吗？我想问一下作业的问题。qún lǐ yǒu rén zài ma wǒ xiǎng wèn yí xià zuò yè de wèn tí

Is anyone in the group there? I have a question about the homework.

Tips for using 在吗

  • In a chat, a standalone 在吗 (zàima, "are you there") can sound like a request for an immediate reply, so adding the topic helps set the right expectation.

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