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HSK 1 word · noun

名字

míngzi

name

Stroke order

See how to write 名字

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

123456

6 strokes

123456

6 strokes

Example sentence

你叫什么名字?

Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?

What is your name?

More sentences with 名字

你叫什么名字?

Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?

What is your name?

Character breakdown

roof

+

child

=

character; word

A child (子) under a roof (宀) learning to write characters.

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Frequently asked questions about 名字

What does 名字 mean?
名字 (míngzi) means "name" in English. It is an HSK 1 vocabulary word.
How many strokes does 名 have?
名 has 6 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 名字 in?
名字 is part of the HSK 1 word list, so it belongs to the beginner vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.