How to Say ‘What is your name?’ in Simplified Chinese
你的名字是什么？
Phrase Breakdown
你的名字
是什么？
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
your
Used to indicate the possession of the person being addressed.
你的名字是什么？
What is your name?
的
[de]
of
Indicates belonging or relation.
屋子的主人。
The owner of the house.
名字
[míng zì]
name
Designation or title.
他的名字很特别。
His name is special.
是
[shì]
is
To signify identity or description.
什么是爱？
What is love?
什么
[shén me]
what
To inquire about specifics.
你今天吃了什么？
What did you eat today?
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