Chinese phrase
你什么时候生日？ nǐ shén me shí hòu shēng rì
Meaning
When is your birthday?
When to use it
This phrase asks for the date of someone's birthday. It is a common, neutral question in everyday conversation, often used when planning a greeting or gift.
Example dialogue
我要给你准备礼物，你什么时候生日？ wǒ yào gěi nǐ zhǔn bèi lǐ wù nǐ shén me shí hòu shēng rì
I want to get you a gift. When is your birthday?
是七月二十号。 shì qī yuè èr shí hào
It's July 20.