How to Say ‘May I have your name?’ in Simplified Chinese
请问您的名字是
💬 Usage Tip: Notice the use of [您的] which is a polite form of 'your,' showing respect.
🇨🇳 In China: Politeness is key in Chinese culture. Using this phrase properly in a restaurant shows good manners.
Phrase Breakdown
请问
您的
名字
是
Word-by-Word Breakdown
请问
[qǐng wèn]
may I ask
A polite way to introduce a question.
请问包间的价格是多少？
May I ask what the price of the private room is?
您
[nín]
you (formal)
Formal way to address someone.
您的位子已经准备好了。
Your seat is ready.
的
[de]
of
Used to indicate possession.
这是您的餐厅。
This is your restaurant.
名字
[míng zì]
name
A term by which someone or something is known.
他的名字是大卫。
His name is David.
是
[shì]
is
Used for identity or state confirmation.
请问您的名字是什么？
May I ask what your name is?
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