When you first arrive in China, one of the most common questions you will hear is:

“你叫什么名字？” (Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?)

What’s your name?

Being able to introduce yourself is one of the most important survival skills in Chinese. In this lesson, you will learn how to say your name, ask about someone else’s name, and start simple conversations with confidence.

1. Introducing Yourself in Chinese

你叫什么名字？

What’s your name?

我叫李月。

My name is Li Yue.

You will also learn how to use 姓 (xìng) to talk about family names, which is an essential part of Chinese introductions.

2. Polite Titles You Should Know

To sound polite and natural, Chinese speakers often use:

女士 (nǚshì) – Ms.

先生 (xiānsheng) – Mr.

These are commonly used in formal situations or when meeting someone for the first time.

3. Talking About Nationality

Basic questions like the following help you keep conversations going:

你是哪国人？

Which country are you from?

我是美国人。

I’m American.

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This lesson is part of the Survival Chinese online course organized by eBLCU (www.eblcu.com).

The course is designed for beginners who want to learn practical Chinese for travel, daily life, or working in China.

With real-life topics, clear explanations, and guided speaking practice, you can start using Chinese right away.

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