芳名

fāngmíng
noun #28,304

Meanings

  1. 1 (honorific) a lady's name
  2. 2 your esteemed name (polite, used for women)

Examples

Qǐngwèn fāngmíng?
May I ask your name? (polite, to a woman)
Tā de fāngmíng liúchuán qiāngǔ.
Her name has been passed down through the ages.

Tips

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芳名 is an honorific form of 'name' used when referring to a woman's name, especially in polite or classical contexts. The character (fragrant, virtuous) adds a respectful, feminine connotation. It is literary and somewhat old-fashioned in modern usage.

Stroke Order

fāng
míng