zan1 ming4 sat6 sing3真名實姓真名实姓
Jyutpingzan1 ming4 sat6 sing3
Yalejān mìhng saht sing
Definition
One's real name and surname; actual identity.
neutralpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This idiom is used to emphasize that someone is providing their actual, legal name rather than a pseudonym or nickname. It carries a slightly formal or serious tone, often appearing in contexts involving identity verification, legal documents, or when someone is being pressed to stop hiding their identity. It is a fixed four character phrase that functions as a noun phrase in a sentence.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to conceal one's real name
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a verb, but it is a noun phrase. You must use a verb like 講出 or 登記 before it to make a complete sentence.
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Grammar guides
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