你叫什么名字？
nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
What's your name?
How to introduce yourself in Chinese
你好，我叫……
nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào...
Hello, my name is...
Grammar and structure
The phrase is 你好 (hello) + 我 (I) + 叫 (called) + your name. 叫 means 'to be called' and is used for names.
When to use it
Use this when meeting someone for the first time. It is polite and standard. English speakers might use 我是 (wǒ shì) instead, but 叫 is more natural for names.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Hello, my name is...” in Chinese?
“Hello, my name is...” in Chinese is 你好，我叫…… (nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào...).
How do you pronounce 你好，我叫……?
你好，我叫…… is pronounced nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào....
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