How to say “my last name is” in Chinese with 姓 (xìng)
姓 (xìng) + Surname
Using the verb "姓 (xìng) (xìng)"
姓 (xìng) + Surname
HSK 2VerbsUsing the verb "姓 (xìng) (xìng)"
Rule structure
The verb 姓 (xìng) (xìng) means "to be surnamed" or "one's surname is." It is used in questions and statements about last names. "What is your surname?").
Rule structure
The verb 姓 (xìng) (xìng) means "to be surnamed" or "one's surname is." It is used in questions and statements about last names. "What is your surname?").
Examples
我姓王。
Wǒ xìng Wáng.
My last name is Wang.
Examples
我姓王。
Wǒ xìng Wáng.
My last name is Wang.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Using the verb "姓 (xìng)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 姓 (xìng) + Surname. For example: 我姓王。 — “My last name is Wang.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我姓王。 — “My last name is Wang.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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