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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 used to introduce yourself and state your name in Chinese. It is followed by your given name or full name.

Example:

Chinese: 我叫李华。
Pinyin: Wǒ jiào Lǐ Huá.
English: My name is Li Hua.

Variations:

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

我姓... (wǒ xìng...): Used to state your family name or surname. For example, "我姓李 (wǒ xìng Lǐ)" means "My surname is Li."
小名 (xiǎomíng): Used to refer to someone's nickname. For example, "我的小名是阿花 (wǒ de xiǎomíng shì Āhuā)" means "My nickname is Ahua."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "我叫 (wǒ jiào)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers introducing themselves 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 followed by your given name or full name.
When meeting someone for the first time, it is common to exchange names using "我叫 (wǒ jiào)".
In formal settings, you may also use "鄙人 (bǐrén)" or "在下 (zàixià)" before your name to show humility.
Example:

Chinese: 鄙人姓王，名伟。
Pinyin: Bǐrén xìng Wáng, míng Wěi.
English: My surname is Wang and my given name is Wei.