⏰❓🆓

How to Say ‘Are you free now?’ in Traditional Chinese

您現在有空嗎？

nín xiàn zài yǒu kòng ma

[nín xiànzài yǒukòng ma]

💬 Usage Tip: 您 (nín) is the polite form of 你 (nǐ) "you". Use it with bosses, clients, and older people, and the rest of the sentence stays the same.

Phrase Breakdown

您現在

nín xiàn zài

you, right now

您 (nín) is the polite 'you', and 現在 (xiànzài) means 'now'. Both syllables of 現在 are falling tones.

Example

您現在在哪裡？

Where are you now?

Words in this phrase

您

nín

[nín]

you (polite)

Respectful form of 'you', used with customers or elders.

Example

您要幾點來？

What time will you come?

現在

xiàn zài

[xiànzài]

now

At the present moment.

Example

現在幾點？

What time is it now?

有空嗎？

yǒu kòng ma

are (you) free?

有空 (yǒu kòng) means 'to have free time'. Note that 空 is the fourth tone (kòng) here.

Example

你週末有空嗎？

Are you free this weekend?

Words in this phrase

有空

yǒu kòng

[yǒukòng]

to be free; to have time

Having free time, not busy.

Example

你明天有空嗎？

Are you free tomorrow?

嗎

[ma]

question particle

A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.

Example

你喜歡這個活動嗎？

Do you like this event?

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 Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Spent three months in Taiwan and this app was my lifeline. The tonal practice with real situations helped me sound less like a textbook and more like a person.”

Laura H., 28, Photographer

“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

“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