How to write 名字
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Practice writing 名字
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HSK level
HSK 1名字 is listed in the official HSK vocabulary at HSK 1. The beginner band covers the first, most essential words every learner needs.
名字 in a sentence
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你 叫 什 么 名 字 ？What is your name?
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我 的 名 字 是 李 明 。My name is Li Ming.
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请 写 下 你 的 名 字 。Please write down your name.
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这 个 名 字 很 好 听 。This name sounds nice.
名字 vs 姓 vs 姓名
Similar and easily confused words, and how they differ.
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姓 xìng surname
姓 = family name only — 我姓李 'my surname is Li'; 名字 = given or full name. Different questions: 你姓什么 vs 你叫什么名字.
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姓名 xìng míng full name (formal)
Formal 'full name' for forms and documents — 姓名栏 'the name field'.