你叫什么名字？
Meaning
你叫什么名字？ means What's your name?.
Pronunciation
nǐ jiào shén me míng zi. Use the displayed ruby/timing as the primary guide once audio is ready.
When to use
Basic name question for introductions. Use this in first conversations when exchanging basic personal information.
How it works
This is a single useful expression. Learn it as one piece, then use the detail page and audio to connect spelling, sound, and meaning.
Nuance
Neutral everyday wording. Mandarin tones are part of the word, not decoration; follow the pinyin tone marks carefully.
Watch out
Do not drop the tone marks in pinyin. A different tone can produce a different word.
Useful detail
Pinyin with tones is included so learners can connect characters to spoken Mandarin. Category: Meeting people.
Notes
Basic name question for introductions. Neutral everyday wording.