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My name is ... in Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin keeps introductions short. The verb 叫 (jiào) means "to be called", and no polite ending is needed.
我叫___
wǒ jiào ___
Mandarin Chinese
Ways to say it
| Mandarin Chinese | Romanisation | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| 我叫___ | wǒ jiào ___ | I am called {name}. The most natural everyday form. |
| 我的名字是___ | My name is {name}. Slightly more formal. |
A short introduction
- A: 你好 (nǐ hǎo)
- A: 你叫什么名字？ (nǐ jiào shén me míng zì?)
- B: 我叫___ (wǒ jiào ___)
Pronunciation and tips
- The four tones change meaning; in 我叫 both words are third and fourth tone, so the first drops slightly to a half-third tone: wǒ jiào.
- Chinese names go family name first, then given name.
- Foreign names are often just said in their own sound, or turned into similar-sounding characters.
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Questions
Do I translate my name into Mandarin Chinese?
No. Say your name the way you normally do and fit it into the sentence: 我叫[your name]. Names are not translated.
Is there a formal way to say it in Mandarin Chinese?
I am called {name}. The most natural everyday form. My name is {name}. Slightly more formal.