How to Say ‘What is your name?’ in Simplified Chinese
你叫什么名字？
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (nee jiao shen me ming zi).
🇨🇳 In China: A straightforward way to ask someone their name, showing interest in making new friends.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
The person you are addressing.
你准备好了吗？
Are you ready?
叫
[jiào]
to be called
Used to identify oneself by name.
我叫李华，你叫什么名字？
I am called Li Hua, what is your name?
什么
[shén me]
what
A question word used to inquire.
你的电话号码是什么？
What is your phone number?
名字
[míng zì]
name
A term used for identity.
他的名字很特别。
His name is very special.
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