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Definition
Surname, last name, or family name.
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How it's used
Use 貴姓 when asking someone for their surname politely, as it literally means honorable surname. It is standard to reply with just the surname itself, such as 陳, rather than repeating the full phrase. When introducing oneself, simply say 我姓 followed by your surname.
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What is your surname?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 姓 as a verb to mean 'to be called' in a general sense, as it strictly refers to family names. For given names or nicknames, use 叫 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
