Chinese phrase
要怎么称呼您？ yào zěn me chēng hū nín
Meaning
What should I call you?
When to use it
This politely asks how to address someone. It is common in introductions or formal settings when the preferred name or title is unclear.
Example dialogue
您好，要怎么称呼您？ nín hǎo yào zěn me chēng hū nín
Hello, what should I call you?
您可以直接叫我王先生。 nín ké yǐ zhí jiē jiào wǒ wáng xiān shēng
You can just call me Mr. Wang.