Chinese phrase
试用期是〜吗？ shì yòng qī shì 〜 ma
Meaning
Does the probationary period count toward ___?
When to use it
This asks if a probationary period is included in something. It is a somewhat formal, polite way to check coverage for benefits, social insurance, or other employment terms.
Example dialogue
试用期是算社保年限吗？ shì yòng qī shì suàn shè bǎo nián xiàn ma
Does probation count toward social insurance years?
社保通常入职起缴，是否计入缴费年限看公司和当地政策，建议问HR。 shè bǎo tōng cháng rù zhí qǐ jiǎo shì fǒu jì rù jiǎo fèi nián xiàn kàn gōng sī hé dāng dì zhèng cè jiàn yì wèn HR
Social insurance usually starts at hiring, but whether probation counts toward contribution years depends on company and local policy, so ask HR.