叫
jiào
To call, to be called, to shout
How to say “my name is” in Chinese with 叫 (jiào)
叫 (jiào) + Name
叫 (jiào) — saying names with “to be called”
HSK 1Verbs
叫 (jiào) + Name
HSK 1Verbs叫 (jiào) — saying names with “to be called”
Rule structure
叫 (jiào) means "to be called" or "to call." This construction is used to state one’s own name or ask another person’s name. 叫 (jiào) is usually followed by a name or title.
Rule structure
叫 (jiào) means "to be called" or "to call." This construction is used to state one’s own name or ask another person’s name. 叫 (jiào) is usually followed by a name or title.
Examples
我叫安娜。
Wǒ jiào Ānnà.
My name is Anna.
她叫小红。
Tā jiào xiǎo hóng.
Her name is Xiao Hong.
她叫王小明。
Tā jiào Wángxiǎomíng.
Her name is Wang Xiaoming.
Examples
我叫安娜。
Wǒ jiào Ānnà.
My name is Anna.
她叫小红。
Tā jiào xiǎo hóng.
Her name is Xiao Hong.
她叫王小明。
Tā jiào Wángxiǎomíng.
Her name is Wang Xiaoming.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “saying names with ‘to be called’” in Chinese with 叫?
Use the structure: 叫 (jiào) + Name. For example: 我叫安娜。 — “My name is Anna”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我叫安娜。 — “My name is Anna”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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