Chinese phrase
可以改名为〜吗？ ké yǐ gǎi míng wèi 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I change my name to ___?
When to use it
This phrase asks if someone can adopt a new name. The new name follows the phrase. It is a polite request for permission, often used in official or practical situations.
Example dialogue
为方便课堂交流，我的名字 可以改名为 李明 吗？ wèi fāng biàn kè táng jiāo liú wǒ de míng zì ké yǐ gǎi míng wèi lǐ míng ma
To make classroom communication easier, can I change my name to Li Ming?
可以，不过请到教务处登记。 ké yǐ bú guò qǐng dào jiào wù chù dēng jì
You can, but please register it with the academic affairs office.