How to Say ‘Do you speak English?’ in Traditional Chinese
你會說英文嗎？
💬 Usage Tip: The word [會] means 'can' or 'able to', indicating capability.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: It's common and polite to ask this question before starting a conversation with locals, especially if you're unsure of their English proficiency.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
You
Refers to the person being addressed.
你今天好嗎？
How are you today?
會
[huì]
can
Indicates capability.
他會游泳。
He can swim.
說
[shuō]
speak
To talk or say something.
請說慢一點。
Please speak a little slower.
英文
[yīng wén]
English
Refers to the English language.
我在學習英文。
I am learning English.
嗎
[ma]
question particle
A particle indicating a question.
你吃飯了嗎？
Have you eaten?
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