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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:

姓 (xìng): This character can be added before your surname to emphasize your family name. For example, "我姓李 (Wǒ xìng Lǐ)" means "My surname is Li."
名字 (míngzi): This character can be added after your given name to emphasize your given name. For example, "我叫李华，名字叫华 (Wǒ jiào Lǐ Huá, míngzi jiào Huá)" means "My name is Li Hua, and my given name is Hua."

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 used in informal settings.
• In formal settings, you may want to use the more formal phrase "敝姓 (bì xìng)" followed by your surname. For example, "敝姓李 (Bì xìng Lǐ)" means "My surname is Li."
• When meeting someone for the first time, it is customary to exchange names and say "你好 (nǐ hǎo)", which means "hello."