你是学什么专业的？
What's your major?
بهطور تحتاللفظی: You are study what major?
Use this phrase to break the ice with any Chinese student or recent graduate you meet.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard way to ask 'What is your major?'
- Perfect for students, interns, and young professionals.
- Uses simple S-V-O grammar that is easy to remember.
معنی
This is the go-to way to ask someone what they are studying at university. It is the most common icebreaker for students or young professionals meeting for the first time.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Meeting a new classmate
同学你好，你是学什么专业的？
Hi classmate, what's your major?
At a formal networking event
请问，你是学什么专业的？
May I ask, what is your major?
Texting a new friend from a club
你是学什么的？
What do you study?
زمینه فرهنگی
Education is highly prioritized in Chinese culture, and a person's university major is often seen as a reflection of their future career path and social status. This question is a standard 'getting to know you' inquiry, similar to asking someone what they do for a living in Western cultures.
The 'De' particle
The `的` at the end makes the sentence sound more natural and complete. It's like saying 'You are a what-major-studying [person]?'
Don't ask the elderly
If someone is clearly retired, asking their major might feel like you're reminding them how old they are! Stick to 'What did you do before?'
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard way to ask 'What is your major?'
- Perfect for students, interns, and young professionals.
- Uses simple S-V-O grammar that is easy to remember.
What It Means
This phrase is your ultimate social tool in academic settings. It literally translates to 'You are studying what major?' The word 学 means to study. 什么 means what. 专业 means major or specialty. It is direct and clear.
How To Use It
Simply drop this after a greeting. You can say 你好 first. Then ask 你是学什么专业的？ It works like a charm. You do not need complex grammar. The structure is subject + verb + object. It is very beginner-friendly.
When To Use It
Use this at university parties. Use it during internship orientations. It is great for networking events. If you see someone carrying a heavy textbook, ask them! It is a polite way to show interest in their life. It often leads to longer conversations about career goals.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this with older people. If they graduated twenty years ago, it feels odd. They might have forgotten their major! Also, do not ask a high schooler. They do not have a major yet. In a very formal job interview, use a more professional version. Avoid it if the person is clearly working a trade.
Cultural Background
In China, your major is a big part of your identity. Parents often brag about their children's majors. Some majors like 工程 (Engineering) or 医学 (Medicine) are very prestigious. Asking this shows you value their education. It is a standard part of the 'getting to know you' script.
Common Variations
If you want to be shorter, say 你学什么？ This is very casual. For a more formal vibe, try 您的专业是什么？ This uses the polite 'you'. You might also hear 你是哪个系的？ which means 'Which department are you in?' All these get the same result. Pick the one that feels most comfortable for you.
نکات کاربردی
This is a neutral, versatile phrase. It is safe for almost any social situation involving people under 35.
The 'De' particle
The `的` at the end makes the sentence sound more natural and complete. It's like saying 'You are a what-major-studying [person]?'
Don't ask the elderly
If someone is clearly retired, asking their major might feel like you're reminding them how old they are! Stick to 'What did you do before?'
The 'Hot' Majors
If they say `人工智能` (AI) or `金融` (Finance), they are in 'hot' fields. Complimenting their choice is a great way to build rapport!
مثالها
6同学你好，你是学什么专业的？
Hi classmate, what's your major?
A very natural way to start a conversation on campus.
请问，你是学什么专业的？
May I ask, what is your major?
Adding 'please ask' makes it slightly more polite.
你是学什么的？
What do you study?
A shortened, more casual version for texting.
你会修电脑？你是学什么专业的？
You can fix computers? What was your major?
Used humorously when someone shows an unexpected skill.
我很想知道，你是学什么专业的？
I'd really like to know, what was your major?
Adding 'I really want to know' makes it feel more personal.
欢迎来公司！你是学什么专业的？
Welcome to the company! What's your major?
Commonly used by mentors to greet new interns.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence to ask someone's major.
你 ___ 学什么专业的？
In this structure, '是' (to be) is used to link the subject to the descriptive phrase.
Which word means 'major'?
你是学什么 ___ 的？
'专业' (zhuānyè) is the Chinese word for academic major.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Spectrum of Asking Majors
Shortened for friends
你学什么的？
Standard and safe
你是学什么专业的？
Polite for elders/superiors
您的专业是什么？
Where to use this phrase
University Library
Whispering to a neighbor
Job Fair
Talking to other candidates
Coffee Shop
Meeting a language partner
Student Party
Making new friends
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNot necessarily! You can use it for recent graduates too. If they are older, you might use the past tense context, but the phrase stays the same.
Yes, you can say 你学什么专业？. It is slightly more direct but still very common in casual speech.
You can say 我是学...的 followed by your major. For example, 我是学中文的 (I study Chinese).
You can say 我还没选专业 (Wǒ hái méi xuǎn zhuānyè), which means 'I haven't chosen a major yet.'
In mainland China, 专业 is the standard. In some other regions, people might use 主修 (zhǔxiū).
Not at all. In a university setting, it is often the second question asked after 'What is your name?'
Yes, it applies to all levels of higher education, from Associate to PhD.
Change 你 to 您 (nín) and add 请问 (qǐngwèn) at the beginning: 请问您是学什么专业的？
学 is a shorter, more conversational version of 学习. Both mean 'to study,' but 学 fits better in this specific phrase.
If they look like a student working part-time, it's a great conversation starter. If they are a career bartender, it might be confusing.
عبارات مرتبط
你在哪儿上学？
Where do you go to school?
你的工作是什么？
What is your job?
你大几了？
What year (of college) are you in?
我主修...
I major in...
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