English：
A Chinglish question missing the verb "is" and the preposition "to". The correct version: "Is this your first time coming to China?"
中文：
一个缺少动词"is"和介词"to"的中式英语问句。正确版本："Is this your first time coming to China?"
💡 词源背景：这句话是中文“这是你第一次来中国吗”的直译。中文可以直接省略“是”的某些功能，但英语必须用 "Is this your first time to come to China?"。这种省略系动词和介词的现象在中国英语学习者中很常见。
📌 Example 1
A: "Hello! This your first time come China?" B: "Yes, it is."
🎯 双语实用例句：
A：“你好！这是你第一次来中国吗？” B：“是的。”
📌 Example 2
A: "You forgot 'is' and 'to'." B: "Is this your first time to come to China?"
A：“你忘了‘is’和‘to’。” B：“Is this your first time to come to China?”
📌 Example 3
A: "This is a very common question from locals." B: "They mean well."
A：“这是当地人很常见的问题。” B：“他们出于好意。”
📌 Example 4
A: "This your first time come China? — I hear this at the airport." B: "Yes, taxi drivers often ask."
A：“‘This your first time come China?’——我在机场听到过。” B：“是的，出租车司机常问。”
📌 Example 5
A: "How to ask correctly?" B: "Is this your first visit to China?"
A：“正确怎么问？” B：“Is this your first visit to China?”
📌 Example 6
A: "The phrase 'come China' is also wrong." B: "Should be 'come to China.'"
A：“‘come China’也是错的。” B：“应该是‘come to China’。”
📌 Example 7
A: "This question is very friendly." B: "Even with the grammar errors."
A：“这个问题很友好。” B：“即使有语法错误。”
📌 Example 8
A: "I will teach my friend the correct version." B: "Good, help them improve."
A：“我会教我朋友正确版本。” B：“好，帮他们提高。”
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