4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 773

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「姓甚名誰」. Learn its usage below.

Let’s learn about the idiom 「姓甚名誰」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

Ask the person’s name.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xìng shèn míng shuí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sing3 sam6 ming4/meng2 seui4

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.