Chinese phrase
课程是线上还是线下？ kè chéng shì xiàn shàng hái shì xiàn xià
Meaning
Is the course held online or in person?
When to use it
Asks whether a course takes place online or in person. It is a neutral way to ask about the course format, often before enrolling or attending.
Example dialogue
老师，课程是线上还是线下？ lǎo shī kè chéng shì xiàn shàng hái shì xiàn xià
Professor, is the course held online or in person?
这门课采取混合教学，理论课线上，实验课线下。 zhè mén kè cái qǔ hùn hé jiào xué lǐ lùn kè xiàn shàng shí yàn kè xiàn xià
This course follows a blended format: theory lectures are online, while lab sessions are in person.