自我介绍一下
zìwǒ jièshào yíxià
In Chinese, "let me introduce myself" is expressed as 自我介绍一下 (zìwǒ jièshào yíxià).
This phrase is used to start a conversation by providing your name and basic information. It is a versatile expression commonly used in both formal business settings and casual social gatherings to initiate an introduction.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 自我 (self), 介绍 (introduce) and 一下 (a bit/briefly).
How does it change in a sentence?
The addition of 一下 (yíxià) at the end of the phrase softens the tone, making the request sound more polite and less abrupt.
How do you pronounce it?
zìwǒ jièshào yíxià
Did you know?
- In professional settings, people often skip 自我介绍一下 and instead present a 'business card' with both hands, allowing the recipient to read the introduction silently.
- While Westerners often use names immediately, in Chinese social etiquette, a 'self-introduction' via 自我介绍 might begin with one's surname or even one's family background to establish social standing before giving a given name.
- The word 介绍 used in this phrase is the same word Chinese speakers use when they 'recommend' a good movie or a restaurant to a friend.
Examples in context
- 当然，请允许我自我介绍一下。我叫张小明，是来自美国的销售经理。Of course, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Zhang Xiaoming, and I am a sales manager from the United States.
- 请大家先允许我自我介绍一下。我是来自法国的设计师，叫让-皮埃尔。Please allow me to introduce myself first. I am a designer from France, Jean-Pierre.
- 嘿，大家好！让我来给你们介绍一下自己。我叫李华。Hey, everyone! Let me introduce myself to you all. My name is Li Hua.
- 别客气，我简单自我介绍一下吧。我是张伟，大家可以叫我老张。Don't be so formal, let me briefly introduce myself. I am Zhang Wei, you can call me Lao Zhang.
- 请让我自我介绍一下。Qǐng ràng wǒ zìwǒ jièshào yīxià.Please let me introduce myself.
- 我可以自我介绍一下吗？Wǒ kěyǐ zìwǒ jièshào yīxià ma?May I introduce myself?
- 让我自我介绍一下，我叫王明。Ràng wǒ zìwǒ jièshào yīxià, wǒ jiào Wáng Míng.Let me introduce myself, my name is Wang Ming.
Example conversation
A new employee joins a meeting with existing staff.
- 佳怡 Jiayi大家好，让我自我介绍一下，我叫佳怡。Dàjiā hǎo, ràng wǒ zìwǒ jièshào yīxià, wǒ jiào Jiāyí.Hello everyone, let me introduce myself, my name is Jiayi.
- 俊杰 Junjie欢迎你，佳怡，我是俊杰。Huānyíng nǐ, Jiāyí, wǒ shì Jùnjié.Welcome, Jiayi, I am Junjie.
- 佳怡 Jiayi很高兴认识你，俊杰。Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ, Jùnjié.Nice to meet you, Junjie.
- 俊杰 Junjie我也很高兴认识你。Wǒ yě hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.Nice to meet you too.
