Chinese Name Inquiry and Usage

The video tutorial explains how to ask for someone's name in Chinese. It covers different ways to inquire about a person's name, including the standard method and how to ask for someone's last name. The tutorial also discusses the use of honorary terms when asking for last names in formal settings like hotels or business meetings. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and learn more.

What is the standard way to ask someone's name in Chinese?

• nǐ jiào shénme míngzi

• nǐ xìng shénme

• nín guìxìng

• nǐ hǎo

What does 'nǐ jiào shénme míngzi' literally translate to?

• What is your name?

• You called what name?

• You are who?

• What is your last name?

How do you ask for someone's last name in Chinese?

• nǐ hǎo

• nín guìxìng

• nǐ xìng shénme

• nǐ jiào shénme míngzi

What is the literal meaning of 'nǐ xìng shénme'?

• You called what name?

• What is your honorary last name?

• You last name what?

• What is your name?

In which situations might you use 'nín guìxìng'?

• Hotels or business meetings

• Asking for someone's age

• Talking to children

• Casual conversations