How to use 哪 (nǎ) to ask “Which…” questions in Chinese

by | Aug 16, 2021 | Basics

nǎ

which country is/are … from?

which

FUNCTION

哪 (nǎ), “which”. It always comes before the noun you’re asking about:

国?

guó?
Which country?
Now, notice how the question “Which country are you from?” in Chinese is very
straightforward:

你是国人?

Nǐ shì guó rén?
Where are you from?

STRUCTURE

Subject + 是 + 哪国人?

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你是 __ 国人?(Nǐ shì __ guó rén?)

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