Definition
姓名 (xìngmíng) means 'full name' and includes both the surname and given name. It is more formal than 名字 (míngzi), which can mean just the given name or the full name in everyday speech. 姓 (xìng) refers only to the surname/family name.
noun
full name
Easily confused
- 性命xìng mìngsound-alikelife (one's existence, especially as something precious or at risk)
Examples
- 姓名？Nǐ de xìng míng shì shénme?What is your full name?
- 姓名。Qǐng xiě xià nǐ de xìng míng.Please write down your full name.
- 姓名。Wǒ zhīdao tā de xìng míng.I know his full name.
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