🇨🇳 Mandarin Chinese phrases
How to say “My name is…” in Mandarin Chinese
我叫…
wǒ jiào …
Literally: I am called …neutral
The most natural way to give your full name. Chinese names put the family name first. To give only your surname politely, say 我姓… ("my surname is…").
Other ways to say it
| Mandarin Chinese | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 我姓… | wǒ xìng … | my surname is … | Formal introductions, business |
| 我是… | wǒ shì … | I am … | Introducing yourself casually or by role |
In a sentence
你好，我叫李明。
Nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào Lǐ Míng.
Hello, my name is Li Ming.
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“My name is…” in other languages
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