Identifying Someone by Name

1.  
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nei5
hai6
?
you
are
You are…?
  • Say 係 hai6 longer.
2.  
阿峰
ngo5
hai6
aa3 fung1
.
I
am
Fung
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).