🇨🇳 How to say

“name” in Chinese

名字míngzì
Illustration of "name" in a Chinese cultural setting
A young student carefully writes her name on the first page of a new notebook, her pencil forming the characters neatly on the blank line.

Usage note

This is the most common word for 'name' in Chinese, used for people, pets, and things. In Chinese culture, names are very important and are often chosen with great care for their meaning.

Examples

  • 我的名字是李明。

    My name is Li Ming.

  • 你的名字是什么？

    What is your name?

  • 小猫的名字叫咪咪。

    The kitten's name is Mimi.

Quick check

What does "名字" mean?

  • A. name
  • B. bridge
  • C. map
  • D. yesterday

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