Chinese phrase
堵车吗？ dǔ chē ma
Meaning
Is there a traffic jam?
When to use it
This asks whether there is a traffic jam. It is a brief, neutral way to check current traffic conditions, often before traveling or when explaining a delay.
Example dialogue
现在路上堵车吗？ xiàn zài lù shàng dǔ chē ma
Is there a traffic jam on the road right now?
有点儿，前面堵了，可能要晚十分钟。 yóu diǎnr qián miàn dǔ le kě néng yào wǎn shí fēn zhōng
A little. Traffic is backed up ahead, so I may be ten minutes late.