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What is the Chinese word for 'you' (singular)?
你
What is the Chinese word for 'I' or 'me'?
我
What is the Chinese word for 'he' or 'him'?
他
What is the Chinese word for 'she' or 'her'?
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What does '叫' mean in English?
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What is the Chinese word for 'what'?
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What is '你叫什么名字?' in English?
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What does '我叫...。' mean?
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What does '他叫什么名字?' mean in English?
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What is the Chinese word for 'name' or 'given name'?
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What is the Chinese word for 'my' or 'mine'?
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What is the Chinese word for 'your' or 'yours'?
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What does '他的' mean?
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What does '她的' mean in English?
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What is the Chinese word for 'Chinese language'?
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What is the Chinese word for 'English'?
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What is '你的英文名字叫什么?' in English?
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What does '我的英文名字叫Mary。' mean?
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What is '你的中文名字叫什么?' in English?
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What does '我的中文名字叫Da Wei.' mean?
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What is the Chinese word for 'teacher'?
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What does '中文老师' mean?
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What is the term for 'English teacher' in Chinese?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary in Chinese Naming
- 你 (nǐ) means "you" (singular).
- 我 (wǒ) translates to "I" or "me."
- 他 (tā) stands for "he" or "him."
- 她 (tā) means "she" or "her."
- 叫 (jiào) means "to be called" or "to call."
- 什么 (shénme) translates to "what."
Name Inquiry Phrases
- 你叫什么名字? asks "What is your name?"
- 我叫... indicates "My name is..."
- 他叫什么名字? translates to "What is his name?"
- 名字 (míngzì) means "name" or "given name."
Possessive Pronouns
- 我的 (wǒ de) means "my" or "mine."
- 你的 (nǐ de) translates to "your" or "yours."
- 他的 (tā de) means "his."
- 她的 (tā de) means "her" or "hers."
Language References
- 中文 (zhōngwén) refers to the "Chinese language."
- 英文 (yīngwén) translates to "English."
Additional Inquiries about Names
- 你的英文名字叫什么? questions "What is your English name?"
- 我的英文名字叫Mary。 states "My English name is Mary."
- 你的中文名字叫什么? asks "What is your Chinese name?"
- 我的中文名字叫Da Wei。 means "My Chinese name is David."
Educational Roles
- 老师 (lǎoshī) translates to "teacher."
- 中文老师 refers specifically to a "Chinese language teacher."
- 英文老师 means "English teacher."
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Test your knowledge of basic Chinese vocabulary with this quiz. Learn how to say 'I', 'you', 'he', and other essential phrases that relate to names and introductions in Mandarin. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their language skills.