How to Say ‘Xiao Wang, are you off work yet?’ in Simplified Chinese
小王，下班了吗？
xiǎo wáng xià bān le ma
[Xiǎo Wáng xiàbān le ma]
💬 Usage Tip: Add 吗 (ma) to the end of a statement to turn it into a yes/no question, with no change in word order. 你累了 "you're tired" becomes 你累了吗？ "are you tired?"
Phrase Breakdown
小王，
xiǎo wáng
Xiao Wang,
小 (xiǎo) plus a surname is a friendly way to address a younger colleague. Pause briefly after the name.
小王，你好！
Hi, Xiao Wang!
Words in this phrase
小王
xiǎo wáng
[Xiǎo Wáng]
Xiao Wang (name)
A friendly way to address someone surnamed Wang; 小 is used before the surname of a younger person or peer.
小王是我的同学。
Xiao Wang is my classmate.
下班了吗？
xià bān le ma
are you off work yet?
下班 means to get off work. 了吗 asks whether it has already happened. Keep 了吗 light.
他下班了吗？
Is he off work yet?
Words in this phrase
下班
xià bān
[xiàbān]
to get off work
To finish the workday and leave work.
你几点下班？
What time do you get off work?
了
le
[le]
change-of-state particle
Used with 快…了 to show something is about to happen.
火车快来了。
The train is about to arrive.
吗
ma
[ma]
question particle
A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.
你是第一次来吗？这里的“吗”表示提问。
Is this your first time here? Here, 吗 marks a question.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s situation-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.”
Ryan M., 36, Consultant
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager