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How do You Say “What is Your Name” in Chinese?

How do you say what is your name in Chinese? The following below is the expression Chinese people use. This lesson is going to teach you basic Chinese words and some practical sentences for daily use. Let’s learn them together!

say what is your name in chinese
say “what is your name” in Chinese

Nǐ jiào shí me míng zi?

你叫什么名字?

What is your name?

“你 (Nǐ)” is the third tone, and it means “you”.

“叫 (jiào)” is the fourth tone, and it means “call”.

“什么 (shénme)” is the second tone and neutral tone, and it means “what”.

“名字 (míng zi)” is the second tone and neutral tone, and it means “name”.  

How do you say “what is your name” in Chinese? – That’s all for this lesson with the “How do You Say” Series! Don’t forget to use it in real life!

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