How to Say "Business card" in Chinese (Mandarin)

Category: Business & Work

How to Pronounce "Business card" in Mandarin

The Chinese word for 'Business card' is 名片, pronounced Míngpiàn in pinyin notation. To say it in English approximation: 'ming-pyen'.

Breaking Down the Characters

Character	Pinyin	Notes
名	Míngpiàn	Character component
片		Character component

Example Usage in Context

English	Chinese	Pinyin
I want to say 'Business card'	名片	Míngpiàn
How do you say Business card?	"Business card"怎么说？	"Business card" zěnme shuō?
Please say Business card slowly	请慢慢说名片	Qǐng màn màn shuō Míngpiàn

Understanding Mandarin Tones

Mandarin Chinese uses four tones plus a neutral tone. Getting the tone right is essential - the same syllable with a different tone can mean a completely different word. The pinyin Míngpiàn includes tone markers to guide correct pronunciation.

Tips for Learning Chinese Pronunciation

• Listen to native speakers on apps like HelloChinese or Duolingo
• Practice the four tones separately before combining them in words
• Record yourself and compare to native pronunciation
• The pinyin system is the standard romanisation - learn it once and use it everywhere

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