Identifying Someone by Name

5. 
你係……?
nei5hai6…?
Yoube…?
You are…?
  • Say 係 hai6 longer.
6. 
我係阿峰。
ngo5hai6aa3 fung1.
IbeFung
I am Fung [a male name].

Generally, we can use 叫 giu3 and 係 hai6 interchangeably in situations where we need to say or ask someone’s name. However, we usually use 係 hai6 when a person’s identity is important in the situation (e.g., visiting a company with an appointment).