How to Say ‘My surname is...’ in Simplified Chinese
我姓
wǒ xìng
[waw shing]
💬 Usage Tip: Use [姓] directly before the family name: [我姓王], [我姓陈]. Chinese doesn't need a word for 'am' here.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
Used when identifying yourself to the restaurant staff.
我姓王，订位是七点。
My surname is Wang, and the reservation is at 7 o'clock.
姓
xìng
[shing]
to be surnamed
Used to state your family name when answering a polite question about your surname.
我姓陈，已经订位了。
My surname is Chen, and I already made a reservation.
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