Chinese phrase
你是〜人？ nǐ shì 〜 rén
Meaning
Are you from ___?
When to use it
Asks whether someone is from a particular place. It is a simple, neutral question about a person's origin.
Example dialogue
你是外地人？ nǐ shì wài dì rén
Are you from out of town?
是的。 shì de
Yes.