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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 the most common way to say "My name is..." in Chinese. It is followed by your 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...): This means "My surname is..." and is typically used in more formal settings.
小名 (xiǎo míng): This means "nickname" and is used to refer to someone's nickname.
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:

When introducing yourself, it is customary to state your full name, including your surname (family name).
In Chinese culture, it is considered polite to address people by their surname followed by their given name.
For example, if someone's name is Li Hua, you would address them as "Li 先生 (xiānsheng)" or "Li 女士 (nǚshì)", depending on their gender.