How to Say ‘Who do you support?’ in Simplified Chinese
你支持谁？
nǐ zhī chí shuí
[nee jir-chrr shay]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally: [你] “you” + [支持] “support” + [谁] “who.” No extra word for “do”—nice and compact.
🇨🇳 In China: This is a very natural icebreaker during tournaments. Asking someone which team they support is a common way to start chatting.
Phrase Breakdown
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
Used to address the person you are speaking to.
你支持谁？我想知道。
Who do you support? I want to know.
支持
zhī chí
[jir-chrr]
to support
To cheer for or back a team, player, or idea.
你支持谁？我支持巴西队。
Who do you support? I support Brazil.
谁
shuí
[shay]
who
Used in questions to ask which person or team someone means.
你支持谁？请告诉我。
Who do you support? Please tell me.
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