Chinese phrase
怎么称呼您？ zěn me chēng hū nín
Meaning
What should I call you?
When to use it
A polite way to ask for someone's name. It is used when meeting someone or speaking respectfully, especially in a formal setting.
Example dialogue
请问，怎么称呼您？ qǐng wèn zěn me chēng hū nín
Excuse me, what should I call you?
我叫王芳，请多关照。 wǒ jiào wáng fāng qǐng duō guān zhào
My name is Wang Fang. Nice to meet you.