Definition
名字 (míngzi) is the everyday word for a person's name — it can refer to the full name or just the given name depending on context. 姓 (xìng) is specifically the family name (surname). For a more formal full name, HSK 2 introduces 姓名 (xìngmíng).
noun
name (of a person or thing)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 名字？Nǐ de míng zi shì shénme?What is your name?
- 名字。Nèige rén de míng zi jiào Xiǎohóng.That person's name is Xiaohong.
- 名字。Wǒ xǐhuan nǐ de míng zi.I like your name.
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