How to say “my name is” in Chinese with 叫 (jiào)
叫 (jiào) + Name
Saying names with "叫 (jiào)" + name
叫 (jiào) + Name
HSK 1VerbsSaying names with "叫 (jiào)" + name
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.
Examples
我叫安娜。
Wǒ jiào Ānnà.
My name is Anna.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Saying names with "叫 (jiào)" + name” in Chinese?
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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