Chinese phrase
是线上还是线下？ shì xiàn shàng hái shì xiàn xià
Meaning
Online or in person?
When to use it
This asks if an event is online or in person. It is a neutral way to ask about the format of a class, meeting, or event.
Example dialogue
下星期的签证讲座 是线上还是线下？ xià xīng qī de qiān zhèng jiǎng zuò shì xiàn shàng hái shì xiàn xià
Will next week's visa seminar be online or in person?
线上，可以在家参加，会议链接会通过邮件发送。 xiàn shàng ké yǐ zài jiā cān jiā huì yì liàn jiē huì tōng guò yóu jiàn fā sòng
Online. You can join from home, and the meeting link will be sent by email.