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姓, surname/be surnamed
https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Using_the_verb_%22xing%22

The Wiki says this is a verb but I refuse to believe it: I just think of it as a noun with which 是 is consistently omitted.

Guardian:
“先生贵姓?” “免贵姓沈,沈巍." (this one I almost didn't need the script for)
And the ridiculously formal reverse version:
"还没请教,你尊姓大名啊?" "额...昆仑."

My practice:
我两个好朋友都姓李。
小三爷,别听姓薛的。(from LTR, using "姓“ plus last name as a dismissive way to refer to someone...)

Date: 2022-02-28 11:51 pm (UTC)
trobadora: (Shen Wei - don't know)
From: [personal profile] trobadora
The Wiki says this is a verb but I refuse to believe it: I just think of it as a noun with which 是 is consistently omitted.

I was just looking for a SHL quote for the most recent post, and came across this, which I feel supports that interpretation:

老温,你是不是姓容?

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