How to Introduce Yourself in Chinese

The most common Chinese phrases to introduce yourself are “我来自加拿大。” (I am from Canada.), “我是学生。” (I am a student.), “我会说英语。” (I speak English.), “我二十五岁。” (I am twenty-five years old.), “这是我的朋友。” (This is my friend.) and “我是游客。” (I am a tourist.). Below are all 30, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

30 phrases · 6 situations · #36–65 of 333 · Updated

Where you are from

Your country, your city, and how long you have lived there.

  1. #37 我来自加拿大。 I am from Canada.
  2. #38 我住在东京。 I live in Tokyo.
  3. #55 你是哪里人？ Where are you from?
  4. #56 我是美国人。 I am American.
  5. #60 你住在这里吗？ Do you live here?
  6. #61 我住在附近。 I live nearby.
  7. #62 我来这里两年了。 I have been here for two years.
  8. #64 你的地址是什么？ What is your address?

Your work and studies

What you do, and how to ask someone else.

  1. #36 我是学生。 I am a student.
  2. #50 我是老师。 I work as a teacher.
  3. #57 你做什么工作？ What do you do?
  4. #58 我是医生。 I am a doctor.
  5. #59 我是工程师。 I am an engineer.

Languages you speak

Say what you speak, how well, and what you are learning.

  1. #39 我会说英语。 I speak English.
  2. #40 我会说一点西班牙语。 I speak a little Spanish.
  3. #41 我法语说得不好。 I don't speak French well.
  4. #51 我在学日语。 I am learning Japanese.

Age and family

Your age, whether you are married, and who is in your family.

  1. #42 我二十五岁。 I am twenty-five years old.
  2. #43 我结婚了。 I am married.
  3. #44 我单身。 I am single.
  4. #45 我有两个孩子。 I have two children.
  5. #46 我有一个哥哥和一个姐姐。 I have a brother and a sister.
  6. #63 这是我的家人。 This is my family.

Introducing other people

This is my… for anyone you are with.

  1. #47 这是我的朋友。 This is my friend.
  2. #48 这是我的妻子。 This is my wife.
  3. #49 这是我的丈夫。 This is my husband.

Why you are here

On holiday, for work, or looking for somewhere to stay.

  1. #52 我是游客。 I am a tourist.
  2. #53 我来度假的。 I am here on vacation.
  3. #54 我来出差的。 I am here for work.
  4. #65 我在找酒店。 I am looking for a hotel.

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

333 Sentences takes you through these one at a time: hear it, build it, fill the gap, say it and compare with the native voice.

Practice in app No card. First 3 sentences free.

Questions about Chinese phrases to introduce yourself

What are the most common Chinese phrases to introduce yourself?

The most common Chinese phrases to introduce yourself are “我来自加拿大。” (I am from Canada.), “我是学生。” (I am a student.), “我会说英语。” (I speak English.), “我二十五岁。” (I am twenty-five years old.), “这是我的朋友。” (This is my friend.) and “我是游客。” (I am a tourist.). All 30 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these Chinese phrases?

Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.

Are these Chinese phrases free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

English sentences Spanish phrasesFrench phrasesJapanese phrasesGerman phrasesKorean phrasesItalian phrasesChinese phrasesRussian phrasesHindi phrases App comparisons Pricing Privacy Delete account Practice in app App Store Google Play