Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself
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As a Yue Chinese teacher for 20 years, I have seen countless students starting their language journey by learning the basics of greetings and introductions. In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself, ask for someone's name, and say "nice to meet you" in Yue Chinese. Mastering these phrases will help you establish connections with native speakers and navigate social situations with ease. So let's get started!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Geography & Family Members.
Introducing Yourself
Whether in a formal or informal setting, introducing yourself is an essential part of any conversation. Here is a basic example of how to introduce yourself in Yue Chinese:
| Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 我 | 'ngó | I, me |
| 叫 | gíu | call, be called |
| 。。。 | 。。。 | ... |
| 名字 | mìhng jí | name |
| 是 | sì | is |
| 。。。 | 。。。 | ... |
Translation: "I am called...[insert your name]".
Other common ways to introduce yourself include:
- 你好，我叫...[insert your name]。 (Néih hóu, ngóh giu...[insert your name].) - Hello, my name is...
- 很高兴认识你。我是...[insert your name]。 (Hòhn góng yìhng sīk néih. Ngóh sì...[insert your name].) - Nice to meet you. I am...
- 请问怎么称呼你？(Céng mahn zám mòuh léui?) - May I ask how to address you?
It's important to remember to use the appropriate level of formality when introducing yourself. When meeting someone for the first time, it's usually best to err on the side of being more formal. Using polite language will reflect well on you and help you make a good impression.
Asking for Someone's Name
When you meet someone for the first time, it's common to ask for their name. In Yue Chinese, you can say:
| Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 你 | léih | you |
| 叫 | gíu | call, be called |
| 什么 | sáh māh | what |
| 名字 | mìhng jí | name |
| ？ | ？ | ? |
Translation: "What is your name?"
Other ways to ask for someone's name include:
- 请问你怎么称呼？(Céng mahn néih zám mòuh?) - May I ask how to address you?
- 对不起，请问你叫什么名字？(Deui m̀hséi, cèhng mahn néih gíu sáh māh mìhng jí?) - Excuse me, may I know your name?
Remember to use polite language when asking for someone's name.
Saying "Nice to Meet You"
When you meet someone for the first time, it's customary to say "nice to meet you." In Yue Chinese, you can say:
| Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 很 | hòhn | very |
| 高兴 | góu híng | happy |
| 认识 | yihk sīk | know, be acquainted with |
| 你 | néih | you |
Translation: "Nice to meet you."
You can also say:
- 很荣幸认识你。(Hòhn yùhnghìhng yīksīk néih.) - It's an honor to meet you.
- 请多多关照。(Céng dō dō gwāan jiu.) - Please take care of me (literally: please take care of me a lot).
Remember to smile and establish eye contact when saying "nice to meet you" to show sincerity.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned how to introduce yourself, ask for someone's name, and say "nice to meet you" in Yue Chinese. These phrases are essential in social situations and will help you connect with native speakers. Keep practicing these phrases until you feel comfortable using them in your everyday conversations. In the next lesson, we will cover the basic sentence structure in Yue Chinese. Stay tuned!
Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Numbers 1 100 & Directions.
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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