First impressions in Chinese are short, friendly, and specific. A clean self-intro usually follows this rhythm: name → where you’re from → what you do/study → what you like → a tiny reason you’re here → nice-to-meet-you. Learn a few swap-in lines in Traditional Chinese, read them with pinyin, and you can introduce yourself anywhere from classrooms to coffee lines.
What A Natural Self-Intro Includes
- Name
- Origin (country/city) or background
- Role (job/major/company)
- Interests or specialties
- Reason/purpose for being here
- Closing line (nice to meet you / please advise)
Names: Full, Short, And “You Can Call Me…”
我叫＿＿。
wǒ jiào ______
My name is ______.
我的中文名字是＿＿，英文名字是＿＿。
wǒ de zhōng wén míng zì shì ______, yīng wén míng zì shì ______
My Chinese name is ______, and my English name is ______.
你可以叫我＿＿。
nǐ kě yǐ jiào wǒ ______
You can call me ______.
很高興認識你／您。
hěn gāo xìng rèn shì nǐ / nín
Nice to meet you. (您 is the polite “you.”)
Where You’re From
我來自＿＿（國家／城市）。
wǒ lái zì ______ (guó jiā / chéng shì)
I’m from ______ (country/city).
我是＿＿人。
wǒ shì ______ rén
I’m from ______ (identity by place; e.g., 台灣人 Táiwān rén “Taiwanese”).
我在＿＿長大，現在住在＿＿。
wǒ zài ______ zhǎng dà, xiàn zài zhù zài ______
I grew up in ______ and now live in ______.
Jobs, Majors, And Workplaces
我是＿＿（職稱）。
wǒ shì ______ (zhí chēng)
I’m a ______ (job title).
我在＿＿公司擔任＿＿。
wǒ zài ______ gōng sī dān rèn ______
I work at ______ company as a ______.
我是＿＿系的學生。
wǒ shì ______ xì de xué shēng
I’m a student majoring in ______.
我剛轉職到＿＿領域。
wǒ gāng zhuǎn zhí dào ______ lǐng yù
I recently switched into ______ field.
Interests, Hobbies, And Fun Hooks
我喜歡＿＿（爬山、咖啡、攝影、跑步）。
wǒ xǐ huān ______ (pá shān, kā fēi, shè yǐng, pǎo bù)
I like ______ (hiking, coffee, photography, running).
我的興趣是＿＿，也會＿＿。
wǒ de xìng qù shì ______, yě huì ______
My hobby is ______, and I also ______.
最近在學＿＿，覺得很有趣。
zuì jìn zài xué ______, jué dé hěn yǒu qù
Lately I’m learning ______—it’s really interesting.
Purpose: Why You’re Here
這次來＿＿，主要是＿＿。
zhè cì lái ______, zhǔ yào shì ______
I’m here at ______ mainly to ______.
我想認識更多＿＿方面的朋友。
wǒ xiǎng rèn shì gèng duō ______ fāng miàn de péng yǒu
I’d like to meet more people in ______.
希望之後可以一起＿＿。
xī wàng zhī hòu kě yǐ yì qǐ ______
I hope we can ______ together later.
Politeness, Tone, And 妳
In Taiwan, you’ll see 妳 nǐ (female “you”) in writing to women; pronunciation is the same as 你. In formal settings use 您 nín. When unsure, default to 你 in speech and 您 in business/class intros.
Simple, Natural Templates (Copy, Fill, Speak)
Template A: Short And Friendly
大家好，我叫＿＿，來自＿＿。現在在＿＿公司擔任＿＿。我喜歡＿＿和＿＿，希望在這裡認識新朋友。很高興認識你們。
dà jiā hǎo, wǒ jiào ______, lái zì ______. xiàn zài zài ______ gōng sī dān rèn ______. wǒ xǐ huān ______ hé ______, xī wàng zài zhè lǐ rèn shì xīn péng yǒu. hěn gāo xìng rèn shì nǐ men
Hi everyone, my name is ______ from ______. I work at ______ as a ______. I like ______ and ______, and I hope to meet new friends here. Nice to meet you all.
Template B: Classroom / Language Exchange
大家好，我叫＿＿，＿＿人。現在在學中文，主要想練習會話和發音。如果我說得不自然，請多指教。
dà jiā hǎo, wǒ jiào ______, ______ rén. xiàn zài zài xué zhōng wén, zhǔ yào xiǎng liàn xí huì huà hé fā yīn. rú guǒ wǒ shuō de bù zì rán, qǐng duō zhǐ jiào
Hi everyone, I’m ______ from ______. I’m learning Chinese now, mainly to practice conversation and pronunciation. If I sound unnatural, please kindly advise.
Template C: Networking / Events
大家好，我是＿＿，在＿＿做＿＿。過去＿＿年專注於＿＿，最近對＿＿很有興趣。如果你也在做相關的專案，很期待交流。
dà jiā hǎo, wǒ shì ______, zài ______ zuò ______. guò qù ______ nián zhuān zhù yú ______, zuì jìn duì ______ hěn yǒu xìng qù. rú guǒ nǐ yě zài zuò xiāng guān de zhuān àn, hěn qī dài jiāo liú
Hi everyone, I’m ______, working in ______ as a ______. I’ve focused on ______ for ______ years and I’m currently very interested in ______. If you’re doing related projects, I’d love to connect.
Template D: One-Minute “Elevator” Version
大家好，我叫＿＿，來自＿＿。目前在＿＿擔任＿＿，主要負責＿＿。平常喜歡＿＿，也在學＿＿。很期待和大家合作／交流，謝謝。
dà jiā hǎo, wǒ jiào ______, lái zì ______. mù qián zài ______ dān rèn ______, zhǔ yào fù zé ______. píng cháng xǐ huān ______, yě zài xué ______. hěn qī dài hé dà jiā hé zuò / jiāo liú, xiè xiè
Hi, my name is ______ from ______. I’m currently a ______ at ______, mainly responsible for ______. I enjoy ______ and I’m learning ______. I look forward to working/connecting with you. Thank you.
Casual Introductions With Personality
嗨，我是＿＿，最近搬到＿＿。我超愛＿＿，有沒有人也喜歡？
hāi, wǒ shì ______, zuì jìn bān dào ______. wǒ chāo ài ______, yǒu méi yǒu rén yě xǐ huān
Hi, I’m ______, just moved to ______. I’m super into ______—anyone else?
大家好，我叫＿＿，咖啡控一枚，週末在＿＿出沒。
dà jiā hǎo, wǒ jiào ______, kā fēi kòng yì méi, zhōu mò zài ______ chū mò
Hi all, I’m ______, a coffee addict; on weekends you’ll find me at ______.
Formal Touches That Sound Polished
初次見面，請多多指教。
chū cì jiàn miàn, qǐng duō duō zhǐ jiào
It’s my first time meeting you; please kindly advise.
承蒙照顧，謝謝大家。
chéng méng zhào gù, xiè xiè dà jiā
Thank you for looking after me.
往後還請多關照。
wǎng hòu hái qǐng duō guān zhào
I’ll appreciate your guidance going forward.
Family, Languages, And Background Extras
我家有＿＿口人，我排行＿＿。
wǒ jiā yǒu ______ kǒu rén, wǒ pái háng ______
There are ______ people in my family; I’m the ______ child.
我會說＿＿和＿＿，正在學中文。
wǒ huì shuō ______ hé ______, zhèng zài xué zhōng wén
I speak ______ and ______, and I’m learning Chinese.
從＿＿開始，我對＿＿產生興趣。
cóng ______ kāi shǐ, wǒ duì ______ chǎn shēng xìng qù
Since ______, I’ve become interested in ______.
Two Full Sample Intros
Sample 1: Event Networking
大家好，我叫羅伊，來自美國辛辛那提。現在在台南的新創公司擔任行銷顧問，主要負責內容策略與 SEO。平常喜歡跑步跟喝手沖咖啡，也正在學中文的發音和語調。很期待在這裡認識做產品與內容的朋友，謝謝。
dà jiā hǎo, wǒ jiào luó yī, lái zì měi guó xīn xīn nà tí. xiàn zài zài tái nán de xīn chuàng gōng sī dān rèn xíng xiāo gù wèn, zhǔ yào fù zé nèi róng cè lüè yǔ ēsī’ōu. píng cháng xǐ huān pǎo bù gēn hē shǒu chōng kā fēi, yě zhèng zài xué zhōng wén de fā yīn hé yǔ diào. hěn qī dài zài zhè lǐ rèn shì zuò chǎn pǐn yǔ nèi róng de péng yǒu, xiè xiè
Hi everyone, I’m Roy from Cincinnati, USA. I’m a marketing consultant at a startup in Tainan, mainly doing content strategy and SEO. I like running and pour-over coffee, and I’m working on Chinese pronunciation and tones. I’d love to meet product and content folks here—thanks!
Sample 2: Classroom
大家好，我是艾米，英國人。現在在台北學中文，專注在會話和聽力。平常喜歡瑜伽、看電影，也在找語言交換的夥伴。如果我哪裡說得不清楚，請多指教。
dà jiā hǎo, wǒ shì ài mǐ, yīng guó rén. xiàn zài zài tái běi xué zhōng wén, zhuān zhù zài huì huà hé tīng lì. píng cháng xǐ huān yú jiā, kàn diàn yǐng, yě zài zhǎo yǔ yán jiāo huàn de huǒ bàn. rú guǒ wǒ nǎ lǐ shuō de bù qīng chǔ, qǐng duō zhǐ jiào
Hi everyone, I’m Amy from the UK. I’m studying Chinese in Taipei, focusing on conversation and listening. I enjoy yoga and movies, and I’m looking for a language exchange buddy. If I’m unclear, please kindly advise.
Micro-Introductions For Different Contexts
At A Meetup
嗨，我是＿＿，做＿＿的。最近在找＿＿的合作機會。
hāi, wǒ shì ______, zuò ______ de. zuì jìn zài zhǎo ______ de hé zuò jī huì
Hi, I’m ______; I work in ______. I’m looking for collaboration in ______.
On A Call
大家好，我叫＿＿，今天負責＿＿的簡報。
dà jiā hǎo, wǒ jiào ______, jīn tiān fù zé ______ de jiǎn bào
Hi all, I’m ______, presenting ______ today.
Online Text Version
自我介紹一下：我是＿＿，在＿＿做＿＿。喜歡＿＿，正在學中文，期待交流～
zì wǒ jiè shào yí xià: wǒ shì ______, zài ______ zuò ______. xǐ huān ______, zhèng zài xué zhōng wén, qī dài jiāo liú
Quick intro: I’m ______, a ______ at ______. I like ______, learning Chinese, and hope to connect.
Pronunciation Pointers (Fast Wins)
我 wǒ：keep it short; don’t say “woah.”
叫 jiào：fourth tone, a clean drop.
來自 lái zì：second + fourth; make the fourth tone crisp.
很高興 hěn gāo xìng：hěn is a small dip; don’t over-bend it.
認識 rèn shì：two fourth tones; two quick drops.
請多指教 qǐng duō zhǐ jiào：third + first + third + fourth; keep the final jiào decisive.
Useful Connectors To Sound Fluent
首先／其次／最後
shǒu xiān / qí cì / zuì hòu
First / second / finally
另外／此外
lìng wài / cǐ wài
Additionally / besides
因為＿＿，所以＿＿。
yīn wèi ______, suǒ yǐ ______
Because ______, therefore ______.
雖然＿＿，但是＿＿。
suī rán ______, dàn shì ______
Although ______, but ______.
Common Mistakes (And Easy Fixes)
Over-Long Intros
Keep it under 30–60 seconds. In Chinese, shorter often feels more confident.
Forgetting A Closing
End with 很高興認識你們 or 請多指教 to land politely.
Mixing Levels Of Politeness
If it’s business or class, prefer 您/您們 and a fuller closing.
Pronouncing Names The English Way
Offer a simple Chinese version or slow the English name once: 我叫 Michael（麥可 Màikě）—你可以叫我 Mike。
Five-Minute Practice Plan
Write your 30-second intro using Template A or D.
Record yourself once with pinyin, once without looking.
Trim any extra sentence that doesn’t add value.
Add one connector (因為…所以…) and one soft close (請多指教).
Say it to a mirror while smiling—Chinese rhythm improves when your face relaxes.
Yak-Style Closing Spark
A good self-intro is a friendly handshake in sentence form: clear name, one line of “where,” one line of “what,” one line of “why,” and a graceful exit. Keep it short, swap in your details, and your Traditional Chinese will feel confident, warm, and ready for real conversation.