Chinese phrase
你学什么专业？ nǐ xué shén me zhuān yè
Meaning
What is your major?
When to use it
Asks which subject a person studies at college or university. It is a common, neutral question in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
你是学生吗？ nǐ shì xué shēng ma
Are you a student?
是啊，你学什么专业？ shì a nǐ xué shén me zhuān yè
Yeah, what is your major?