Identifying Someone by Name

5. 
……
nei5hai6?
Yoube?
You are…?
  • Say 係 hai6 longer.
6. 
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).