CANTONESE PHRASE · PEOPLE
How to say “what's your name?” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
你叫咩名呀？nei5 giu3 me1 meng2 aa3
what's your name?
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How to pronounce it
Hear nei5 giu3 for “you are called,” me1 meng2 for “what name,” and aa3 as the friendly question ending.
- nei5 giu3you are called
- me1 meng2what name
- aa3friendly question ending
Play the whole question, then repeat it as a friendly introduction to someone you have just met.
When to use it
A common conversational way to ask someone's name; the final aa3 keeps it friendly.
Try it when: Asking the name of someone you have just met.
Rough literal gloss: you are-called what name.