zi6 ngo5 gaai3 siu6自我介紹自我介绍

Jyutpingzi6 ngo5 gaai3 siu6

Yalejih ngóh gaai siuh

名詞

Definition

Self-introduction; an introduction of one's background, experience, or skills.

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How it's used

Formal settings like job interviews or networking events are where this term is most frequently heard. It functions as a noun, so it is often paired with verbs like 做 or 講 to describe the act of introducing oneself. While it sounds professional, it is perfectly acceptable in casual group settings when meeting new people for the first time.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5你ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以zou6做go3個gaan2簡daan1單ge3嘅zi6自ngo5我gaai3介siu6紹aa4呀？

Can you give a simple self-introduction?

keoi5佢喺hai2面min6試si5入jap6面min6嘅ge3自zi6我ngo5介gaai3紹siu6好hou2出ceot1色。

Their self-introduction in the interview was excellent.

Related words

Common phrases

zou6做zi6自ngo5我gaai3介siu6紹

to give a self-introduction

zeon2準bei6備zi6自ngo5我gaai3介siu6紹

to prepare a self-introduction

Common mistake

Avoid using this in very casual social situations with friends, as it sounds overly stiff or like a rehearsed speech. Simply saying 介紹下自己 is much more natural when you are just telling a new acquaintance your name or background.