How to Say ‘What do you think your strengths are?’ in Simplified Chinese
你觉得你有什么优点？
nǐ jué de nǐ yǒu shén me yōu diǎn
[nee juéde nee yoh shénme yōudiǎn]
🇨🇳 In China: This is a standard Chinese interview question. Answer with two or three concrete qualities said in a modest, matter-of-fact tone. Loud self-promotion can come across as arrogant.
Phrase Breakdown
你觉得
nǐ jué de
do you think / in your opinion
觉得 (juéde) means 'to think' or 'to feel'. 得 is said lightly.
你觉得怎么样？
What do you think?
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
觉得
jué de
[juéde]
to think; to feel
Used to give a personal opinion politely.
我觉得这个计划很好。
I think this plan is good.
你有什么优点？
nǐ yǒu shén me yōu diǎn
what strengths you have?
你有 (you have) + 什么 (what) + 优点 (strengths).
你有什么爱好？
What hobbies do you have?
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
有
yǒu
[yoh]
have
To possess or contain something.
他有一本好书。
He has a good book.
什么
shén me
[shénme]
what
Question word asking about things.
你想吃什么？
What do you want to eat?
优点
yōu diǎn
[yōudiǎn]
strength; advantage
A good quality or strong point of a person or thing.
他的优点是很有耐心。
His strength is that he is very patient.
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