我 我是 你哪位啊
“I... I am. Who's this?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
喂 到哪了
“Hello, where are you?”
我 我是 你哪位啊
“I... I am. Who's this?”
“Wait, I don't know who you are. Who's calling?”
When answering unfamiliar phone calls, modern Chinese people are often cautious due to sales pitches, scams, or wrong numbers. Saying 'ni na wei a' (who is this?) is commonly used to interrupt the caller's routine script and verify their identity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Who is this? / Who are you?
A colloquial phrase used when answering a call from an unknown number or addressing someone unfamiliar. It carries a slightly defensive or probing tone compared to the neutral 'ni shi shui' (who are you).
Placed at the end of a question to soften an otherwise blunt or abrupt inquiry, conveying mild confusion and curiosity.
