How to Say ‘My last name is Chen.’ in Traditional Chinese
敝姓陳。
bì xìng chén
[bì xìng Chén]
💬 Usage Tip: 敝 (bì) is a humble word meaning "my humble", so 敝姓 is a modest way to say your surname. The polite way to ask someone else's surname is 您貴姓？ (nín guì xìng) "What is your honorable surname?".
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is how you'd introduce yourself on a formal phone call or in a first meeting with a company. It sounds polished and professional rather than stiff.
Phrase Breakdown
敝姓
bì xìng
[bì xìng]
my surname is (humble)
A humble way to state your own family name.
敝姓王，請多指教。
My surname is Wang, nice to meet you.
陳
chén
[Chén]
Chen (surname)
A common Chinese family name.
陳先生在辦公室。
Mr. Chen is in the office.
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