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贵姓

guì xìng

HSK 5

Meaning

  • what is your surname?
  • (May I ask) your surname?

Definition

敬辞，用于询问对方的姓氏。

Polite expression used to ask someone's surname.

Usage

用于礼貌地询问对方姓什么，通常用于初次见面或正式场合。

Used to politely ask someone's surname, typically in first meetings or formal occasions.

Examples

  • 1 请问您贵姓？(May I ask your surname?)
  • 2 初次见面，请问贵姓？(Nice to meet you, may I ask your surname?)
  • 3 先生贵姓？(Sir, what is your surname?)
  • 4 小姐贵姓？(Miss, what is your surname?)
  • 5 请问这位先生贵姓？(May I ask this gentleman's surname?)

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