Chinese · Greetings & Phrases
我叫
Wǒ jiào
My name is
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to introduce yourself by name.
Example
我叫李明，你呢？
My name is Li Ming, and you?
Etymology
'我叫' (Wǒ jiào) means 'my name is,' where '我' (wǒ) means 'I' and '叫' (jiào) means 'to be called.' This phrase reflects the structure used in introducing oneself in Mandarin.
How & Where It’s Used
'我叫' is frequently used in informal and formal introductions and is spoken more than it is written.