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Structure (结构 jiégòu)

SubjectName

Meaning (意思 yìsi)

The verb 叫 is used to introduce or ask the name of a person, thing, or place.

Explanation (解释 jiěshì)

The verb is the simplest and most common way to introduce your own name or ask someone else's name. It means "to be called" or "to be named." You can use for a person's name, a company name, or even the name of a dish. This is one of the first words you will learn when you begin communicating in Chinese.

Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)

  1. 你叫什么名字?
    繁: 你叫什麼名字? jiào shénme míngzi?

    What is your name?

  2. 我叫小明。
    jiào Xiǎomíng.

    My name is Xiaoming.

  3. 他叫大卫。
    繁: 他叫大衛。 jiào Dàwèi.

    He is called David.

  4. 我的猫叫咪咪。
    繁: 我的貓叫咪咪。 de māo jiào Mīmī.

    My cat is called Mimi.

  5. 这个菜叫什么?
    繁: 這個菜叫什麼?Zhège cài jiào shénme?

    What is this dish called?