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How will you say what is your name in mandarin?

The way to say "what is your name?" in Mandarin is:

你叫什么名字? (nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?)

Breakdown:

* (nǐ) - you

* (jiào) - to be called, to be named

* 什么 (shénme) - what

* 名字 (míngzi) - name

Pronunciation:

* (nee)

* jiào (jyaow)

* shénme (shen-muh)

* míngzi (ming-tzuh)

Tone:

* (nǐ) - 3rd tone

* (jiào) - 4th tone

* 什么 (shénme) - 2nd tone

* 名字 (míngzi) - 3rd tone

You can also use a slightly more formal version:

您贵姓? (nín guìxìng?)

This literally translates to "What is your honorable surname?"

Breakdown:

* (nín) - you (formal)

* (guì) - honorable

* (xìng) - surname

Pronunciation:

* nín (nin)

* guì (gwey)

* xìng (shing)

Tone:

* (nín) - 2nd tone

* (guì) - 4th tone

* (xìng) - 4th tone

This version is usually used in more formal situations, like when addressing someone older or in a business setting.

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