How to Say ‘May I have your surname?’ in Simplified Chinese
请问您贵姓？
qǐng wèn nín guì xìng
[qǐngwèn neen guìxìng]
🇨🇳 In China: This is the standard polite way staff ask your name for a booking. They usually only need the surname, so you'll often be recorded as 王先生 "Mr. Wang" or 王女士 "Ms. Wang".
Phrase Breakdown
请问
qǐng wèn
[qǐngwèn]
excuse me; may I ask
Polite phrase used before asking a question.
请问几位？
May I ask how many people?
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.
很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。
It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.
贵姓
guì xìng
[guìxìng]
your surname (polite)
Honorific way to ask someone's family name.
先生，您贵姓？
Sir, may I have your surname?
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