我叫

Learning Chinese: How to Say "My Name Is" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 我叫
Pinyin: wǒ jiào
Pronunciation: wo3 jiao4
English Translation: My name is

Usage:

"我叫 (wǒ jiào)" is the most common way to say "my name is" in Chinese. It is typically followed by your name.

Example:

Chinese: 我叫张伟。
Pinyin: Wǒ jiào Zhāng Wěi.
English: My name is Zhang Wei.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "我叫 (wǒ jiào)" that you may hear:

• 敝姓 (bì xìng): A more formal way to say "my name is," typically used in written contexts.
• 小姓 (xiǎo xìng): A more humble way to say "my name is," literally meaning "my humble surname."
• 免贵姓 (miǎn guì xìng): A polite way to ask someone's name, literally meaning "may I ask your honorable surname?"

Tips for Learning:

• Practice saying "我叫 (wǒ jiào)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
• Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "my name is" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
• Use "我叫 (wǒ jiào)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

• "我叫 (wǒ jiào)" is typically used when introducing yourself to someone.
• When introducing someone else, you can say "这是 (zhè shì) [person's name]," which means "this is [person's name]."
• In some regions of China, people may also use "我叫 (wǒ jiào)" to ask someone's name. In this case, it is typically followed by the phrase "贵姓 (guì xìng)," which means "what is your honorable surname?"