我叫 (Wǒ jiào)
phrase · Beginner · Greetings & Phrases
Meaning
English: My name is
Used to introduce yourself by name.
Examples
🗣 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.
📹 Watch "My name is" pronunciation on YouTube
Tags: introduction