名片
míng piàn HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

这是我的名片。
Zhè shì wǒ de míngpiàn.
This is my business card.
请给我一张名片。
Qǐng gěi wǒ yī zhāng míngpiàn.
Please give me a business card.
他忘记带名片了。
Tā wàngjì dài míngpiàn le.
He forgot to bring his business card.
这是我的名片。
Zhè shì wǒ de míngpiàn.
This is my business card.
他给了我名片。
Tā gěi le wǒ míngpiàn.
He gave me a business card.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 名 (míng) means 'name' and 片 (piàn) means 'card' or 'slice.' Think of it as a 'name card' you use to introduce yourself—just like in English, a business card carries your name and details.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and is used in both spoken and written Chinese across formal and informal contexts. It is most commonly used in business, networking events, or any situation where exchanging contact details is appropriate, such as meetings, conferences, or introductions.

📖 Grammar Points

名片 is typically used as a noun in sentences, often following a possessive like 我的 or 他的 (e.g., 这是我的名片). It can be the subject or object in a sentence and is commonly paired with verbs like 交换 (exchange), 递 (hand over), or 收 (receive).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, exchanging 名片 is a formal ritual in business and social interactions. It is customary to present and receive a 名片 with both hands as a sign of respect, and to take a moment to read it carefully before putting it away, showing interest in the other person.

🔄 Similar Words

名片 specifically refers to a physical or digital business card. It differs from 联系卡 (liánxì kǎ), which is a more general 'contact card' and less commonly used, and from 身份证 (shēnfènzhèng), which is an official 'ID card' for legal identification, not for networking.

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