nip6聶聂
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Yalenihp
Definition
A Chinese surname, usually transliterated as Nip.
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How it's used
Surnames in Cantonese are almost exclusively used with the verb 姓 to identify someone's family name. When addressing someone with this surname, it is standard to place the title after the surname, such as 聶小姐 or 聶先生. It is rarely used outside of formal identification or introductions.
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