How to say it in Cantonese
What's your name?
你叫咩名？
nei5 giu3 me1 meng2
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Meaning in English
Ask another person their name.
When to use this phrase
This is a direct question often used among peers. A more courteous option is 你點稱呼呀, asking how you should address them.
Reading the Jyutping
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