The Chinese word 姓 means “surname” or “family name”. It is used to indicate a person’s family name or last name. In Chinese culture, the family name is considered to be of utmost importance and is often used as a form of address or reference when addressing someone. The word 姓 is also used in formal situations such as filling out official documents or introducing oneself.
Translation
Noun: surname
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 你的姓是什么？ | nǐ de xìng shì shén me? | What is your surname? |
| 我的姓氏是李 | wǒ de xìng shì shì lǐ | My surname is Li |
| 她的姓很特别，叫做“花” | tā de xìng hěn tè bié, jiào zuò huā | Her surname is very unique, it’s Hua |
| 他的姓和我一样 | tā de xìng hé wǒ yī yàng | His surname is the same as mine |
| 请问您贵姓？ | qǐng wèn nín guì xìng? | May I ask for your surname? |
| 姓和名的顺序在中文里不一样 | xìng hé míng de shùn xù zài zhōng wén lǐ bù yī yàng | The order of surname and given name is different in Chinese |
| 她的姓是外国人很难发音的 | tā de xìng shì wài guó rén hěn nán fā yīn de | Her surname is difficult for foreigners to pronounce |
| 我们的姓氏代表着家族的传承 | wǒ men de xìng shì dài biǎo zhe jiā zú de chuán chéng | Our surnames represent the inheritance of our family |
HSK
姓 is part of HSK Level 2 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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