姓
xìng
Surname, to have the surname...
How to say “my last name is” in Chinese with 姓 (xìng)
姓 (xìng) + Surname
姓 (xìng) — surname, to be surnamed
HSK 2Verbs
姓 (xìng) + Surname
HSK 2Verbs姓 (xìng) — surname, to be surnamed
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.
她姓张。
Tā xìngzhāng.
Her last name is Zhang.
他姓王吗？
Tā xìng Wáng ma?
Is his surname Wang?
Examples
我姓王。
Wǒ xìng Wáng.
My last name is Wang.
她姓张。
Tā xìngzhāng.
Her last name is Zhang.
他姓王吗？
Tā xìng Wáng ma?
Is his surname Wang?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “surname, to be surnamed” in Chinese with 姓?
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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