how do you say the English phrase "What do you excel at?" in Chinese

 The most common and natural way to say "What do you excel at?" in Chinese is:

你擅长什么？ (Nǐ shàncháng shénme?)

Here's a breakdown:

• 你 (nǐ): you
• 擅长 (shàncháng): to be good at, to excel at, to be skilled in
• 什么 (shénme): what

Other variations you might hear, depending on the nuance you want to convey:

• 你有什么特长？ (Nǐ yǒu shénme tècháng?)

  • This translates more literally to "What special skills do you have?" or "What are your specialties?" "特长" (tècháng) refers to a special skill, forte, or strong point. This is also very common.

• 你最擅长的是什么？ (Nǐ zuì shàncháng de shì shénme?)

  • This adds "最" (zuì) meaning "most," making it "What are you most good at?" or "What do you most excel at?"

All three are good options, with "你擅长什么？" being the most direct and generally applicable.

There are a few ways to say "What do you excel at?" in Chinese, depending on the nuance and context. Here are the most common and natural ones:

1. 你擅长什么？ (Nǐ shàncháng shénme?)

   • This is the most direct and widely used translation. "擅长" (shàncháng) means "to be good at" or "to excel in." It's a very versatile phrase suitable for most situations.

2. 你有什么特长？ (Nǐ yǒu shénme tècháng?)

   • "特长" (tècháng) specifically means "special skill" or "forte." This question emphasizes unique talents or areas where someone has a particular aptitude or expertise. It's often used in formal settings like job interviews, or when asking about hobbies or skills that stand out.

3. 你最擅长的是什么？ (Nǐ zuì shàncháng de shì shénme?)

   • This is a more emphatic version of the first one, literally meaning "What is the thing you are best at?" or "What do you excel at the most?" It implies seeking the single strongest area of expertise.

Which one to use?

• For general conversation: "你擅长什么？" is almost always a safe and natural choice.
• When asking about unique talents or specific skills (e.g., in an interview, or about hobbies): "你有什么特长？" is very appropriate.
• When you want to know their absolute strongest point: "你最擅长的是什么？" is suitable.

All three are grammatically correct and commonly understood. Choose the one that best fits the specific context of your conversation.