Chinese phrase
你的〜是什么？ nǐ de 〜 shì shén me
Meaning
What's your ___?
When to use it
This asks for someone's name or another personal detail. It is a simple, polite question used in introductions and everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
请问 你的 名字 是什么？ qǐng wèn nǐ de míng zì shì shén me
May I ask your name?
我叫李华。 wǒ jiào lǐ huá
My name is Li Hua.