Chinese phrase
他跟你是什么关系？ tā gēn nǐ shì shén me guān xì
Meaning
What is your relationship with him?
When to use it
Asks about the relationship between two people. It often asks whether they are family, friends, or coworkers, and the tone depends on context.
Example dialogue
上次聚会我看到你和他聊得很开心，他跟你是什么关系？ shàng cì jù huì wǒ kàn dào nǐ hé tā liáo de hěn kāi xīn tā gēn nǐ shì shén me guān xì
At the last gathering, I saw you having a great chat with him. What is your relationship with him?
我们是同事。 wǒ men shì tóng shì
We are coworkers.