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Introduction

In this lesson, we will focus on the topic of introducing yourself in Yue Chinese. Being able to introduce yourself is an essential skill in any language, as it allows you to make a good first impression and start a conversation. We will learn how to ask someone's name, introduce ourselves, and say "nice to meet you." By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently introduce yourself in Yue Chinese and engage in basic conversations.

Asking for Someone's Name

When you meet someone for the first time, it is common to ask for their name. In Yue Chinese, there are different ways to ask for someone's name depending on the level of formality or politeness you want to convey. Let's look at some examples:

Formal

• 你好，請問你貴姓？(néihóu, chéngmàhn néi gwaihsehng?) - Hello, may I ask for your surname?
• 請問你叫什麼名字？(chéngmàhn néi giuhsíhmmèhngjí?) - May I ask for your name?

Informal

• 你叫咩名？(néi giuhtmeihmíhng?) - What's your name?
• 你叫咩名字？(néi giuhtmeihmíhngjí?) - What's your name?

Cultural Insight

In Yue Chinese culture, it is common to address someone by their surname followed by their given name. This is a sign of respect and formality. However, in more casual settings or among friends, people may address each other by their given names only.

Introducing Yourself

Now, let's learn how to introduce ourselves in Yue Chinese. When introducing yourself, you typically start with your surname followed by your given name. Here are some examples:

Formal

• 我姓李，叫小明。(ngóh sáang léih, giuht síu ming) - My surname is Li, and my given name is Xiaoming.
• 我叫王小美，很高興認識你。(ngóh giuht wòhng síu méih, hám gōu hing yihngsīk néi) - My name is Wang Xiaomei, nice to meet you.

Informal

• 我叫小明。(ngóh giuht síu ming) - I'm Xiaoming.
• 我叫小美，很高興認識你。(ngóh giuht síu méih, hám gōu hing yihngsīk néi) - I'm Xiaomei, nice to meet you.

Cultural Insight

In Yue Chinese culture, it is common to include a phrase like "nice to meet you" after introducing yourself. This shows politeness and friendliness. However, in more casual situations, people may skip this phrase and go straight to introducing themselves.

Saying "Nice to Meet You"

After introducing yourself or learning someone's name, it is polite to express your pleasure in meeting them. In Yue Chinese, there are several ways to say "nice to meet you." Let's explore some examples:

• 很高興認識你。(hám gōu hing yihngsīk néi) - Nice to meet you.
• 幸會。(huhngwúih) - Nice to meet you. (more formal)
• 好開心見到你。(hóu hōisām gíndou néi) - So happy to meet you.

Exercise: Introducing Yourself

Now, let's practice what we've learned by introducing ourselves in Yue Chinese. Imagine you are meeting someone for the first time, and introduce yourself using the phrases we've covered. Use your own name and personalize the sentences. Here are some prompts to get you started:

• Formal:

 * Prompt: 你好，請問你貴姓？
   * Response: 你好，我姓[Your Surname]，叫[Your Given Name]。
 * Prompt: 請問你叫什麼名字？
   * Response: 請問你叫什麼名字？

• Informal:

 * Prompt: 你叫咩名？
   * Response: 我叫[Your Given Name]。
 * Prompt: 你叫咩名字？
   * Response: 我叫[Your Given Name]。

Exercise: Asking for Someone's Name

Now, let's practice asking for someone's name in Yue Chinese. Imagine you are meeting a new person, and ask for their name using the phrases we've learned. Use the prompts provided and personalize the sentences. Here are some prompts to get you started:

• Formal:

 * Prompt: 你好，請問你貴姓？
   * Response: 你好，請問你貴姓？
 * Prompt: 請問你叫什麼名字？
   * Response: 請問你叫什麼名字？

• Informal:

 * Prompt: 你叫咩名？
   * Response: 你叫咩名？
 * Prompt: 你叫咩名字？
   * Response: 你叫咩名字？

Exercise: Saying "Nice to Meet You"

Finally, let's practice saying "nice to meet you" in Yue Chinese. Imagine you have just been introduced to someone, and express your pleasure in meeting them using the phrases we've covered. Use the prompts provided and personalize the sentences. Here are some prompts to get you started:

• Prompt: 很高興認識你。

 * Response: 很高興認識你。

• Prompt: 幸會。

 * Response: 幸會。

• Prompt: 好開心見到你。

 * Response: 好開心見到你。

Summary

In this lesson, we have learned how to introduce ourselves, ask for someone's name, and say "nice to meet you" in Yue Chinese. We practiced using formal and informal expressions for different levels of politeness. Remember to address someone by their surname followed by their given name to show respect. It is also polite to express your pleasure in meeting someone by saying "nice to meet you." Keep practicing these phrases to become more confident in introducing yourself in Yue Chinese.

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Table of Contents - Yue Chinese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People and Things
• Describing Actions

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Location and Direction
• Connecting Ideas

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Essentials

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Verb Tenses and Aspects

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Yue Chinese Customs and Traditions

• Festivals and Holidays
• Etiquette and Manners

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Shopping and Services

• At the Market
• Public Services

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Comparatives and Superlatives

• Making Comparisons
• Expressing the Best and the Worst

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Yue Chinese Art and Literature

• Traditional Art Forms
• Famous Yue Chinese Literature

Other Lessons

• Months of the Year
• Television and Movies
• Family
• Eating Out
• Feelings and Emotions
• Fruits
• Food and Drink
• Social Media and the Internet
• Basic Greetings
• Comprehensive Review

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