How to Say ‘My name is Emily’ in Simplified Chinese
我的名字是 Emily
💬 Usage Tip: Fill in the blank with your own name.
🇨🇳 In China: Introductions in China might also include one's work or family background as these are important aspects of identity.
Phrase Breakdown
我的
wǒ
my
Indicates possession, similar to 'my' in English.
我的书
my book
名字
míngzì
name
A noun meaning 'name'.
他的名字
his name
是
shì
is
A verb used as 'to be' for statements of fact.
这是我的
this is mine
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I; me
The speaker referring to themselves.
我喜欢看书。
I like to read books.
的
[de]
possessive particle
Used to indicate possession, similar to 'of'.
这是我的书。
This is my book.
名字
[míng zì]
name
A word by which you are known.
你的名字很长。
Your name is very long.
是
[shì]
is; to be
A verb used for identification.
这本书是他的。
This book is his.
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