In 15 Seconds
- The standard way to share your phone number with others.
- Combines 'this is' with 'my phone' for a clear message.
- Works in both professional and casual social settings perfectly.
Meaning
This is the most direct way to share your contact information with someone. It literally says 'This is my phone,' but everyone understands you are sharing your number.
Key Examples
3 of 6Meeting a new friend at a coffee shop
这是我的电话，以后联系！
This is my phone number, let's stay in touch!
Giving contact info to a business partner
这是我的电话，请随时联系我。
This is my phone number, please contact me anytime.
Texting someone you just met
嘿，这是我的电话。
Hey, this is my number.
Cultural Background
In modern China, phone numbers are deeply integrated with the 'Real Name Registration' system. Your number is essentially your digital passport for services like WeChat and Alipay. While WeChat QR codes are the dominant way to connect, exchanging phone numbers still signifies a more 'official' or direct line of communication.
The Number '1' Secret
When reciting your phone number, many Chinese speakers pronounce the number 1 as 'yāo' instead of 'yī' to avoid confusion with the number 7.
Don't forget the 'de'!
Make sure to say `我的` (wǒ de). If you just say `我电话`, it sounds a bit too clipped and slightly grammatically incomplete for a beginner.
In 15 Seconds
- The standard way to share your phone number with others.
- Combines 'this is' with 'my phone' for a clear message.
- Works in both professional and casual social settings perfectly.
What It Means
This phrase is your golden ticket to staying in touch. In Chinese, 这是 (zhè shì) means 'this is.' 我的 (wǒ de) means 'my.' 电话 (diànhuà) means 'phone' or 'telephone.' While it literally translates to 'This is my phone,' it is the standard way to say 'This is my phone number.' You are handing over your digital identity. It is simple, clear, and impossible to misunderstand.
How To Use It
Use it when you are ready to bridge the gap from strangers to friends. You can say it while handing someone your business card. You can say it while they have their phone out ready to type. If you want to be more specific, you can add 号码 (hàomǎ) at the end. That makes it 这是我的电话号码. But honestly? Most people keep it short. Just say the phrase and start reciting your digits. Remember to group numbers for easier listening!
When To Use It
Use it at the end of a great first date. Use it at a networking event after a solid conversation. It is perfect when a delivery driver needs to reach you later. It works well when checking into a hotel or signing up for a gym. Basically, any time you want someone to be able to call or text you. It is the universal 'let's keep this going' signal. Just make sure you actually want them to call you first!
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this if you are actually holding up your physical phone to show it off. If you just bought the new iPhone, say 这是我的新手机 (xīn shǒujī) instead. Also, avoid using this in very high-level government protocols where 'contact information' might be more formal. If you are trying to be mysterious or 'play hard to get,' this phrase is too direct for you. It is a phrase for people who actually want to be reached. Don't use it if you're just trying to get rid of someone!
Cultural Background
In China, sharing a phone number is common, but sharing a WeChat ID is even more common. However, your phone number is often tied to your digital life. It is linked to your bank, your apps, and your identity. Giving someone your 电话 is a sign of trust. In the past, people exchanged paper business cards with two hands. Today, we often just swap numbers digitally. It’s the modern version of a handshake. It marks the transition from a casual encounter to a real connection.
Common Variations
If you want to sound more casual, you can just say 这是我的号 (zhè shì wǒ de hào). If you are asking for theirs, say 你的电话是多少? (nǐ de diànhuà shì duōshǎo?). In a business setting, you might say 这是我的联系方式 (liánxì fāngshì), which means 'contact information.' If you are specifically talking about a mobile phone, you can use 手机 (shǒujī) instead of 电话. But 电话 remains the classic, all-purpose term for the number itself. It’s the 'Old Reliable' of social phrases.
Usage Notes
This is a neutral, all-purpose phrase. It is safe to use with friends, colleagues, and strangers. The only 'gotcha' is ensuring you don't confuse it with 'This is my mobile device' in a context where you are showing off hardware.
The Number '1' Secret
When reciting your phone number, many Chinese speakers pronounce the number 1 as 'yāo' instead of 'yī' to avoid confusion with the number 7.
Don't forget the 'de'!
Make sure to say `我的` (wǒ de). If you just say `我电话`, it sounds a bit too clipped and slightly grammatically incomplete for a beginner.
WeChat vs. Phone
In China, people often ask for your WeChat (微信) first. If they ask for your phone number specifically, they likely intend to call you for business or urgent matters.
Examples
6这是我的电话，以后联系！
This is my phone number, let's stay in touch!
Adding 'stay in touch' makes it very friendly.
这是我的电话，请随时联系我。
This is my phone number, please contact me anytime.
A polite way to end a professional meeting.
嘿，这是我的电话。
Hey, this is my number.
Short and direct for a quick text message.
这是我的电话，别弄丢了！
This is my number, don't lose it!
A playful warning to a forgetful friend.
这是我的电话，记得给我打电话。
This is my number, remember to call me.
Direct and hopeful for a future connection.
这是我的电话，到了请叫我。
This is my phone number, please call me when you arrive.
Practical and functional usage.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence to say 'This is my phone number.'
___ 是我的电话。
`这` (zhè) means 'this,' which is necessary to point out the information you are giving.
Which word means 'my' in this phrase?
这是 ___ 电话。
`我的` (wǒ de) means 'my,' indicating the phone number belongs to you.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Formality Scale
Using '号' (hào) instead of '电话'
这是我的号。
The standard phrase for most situations
这是我的电话。
Using '联系方式' for professional settings
这是我的联系方式。
Where to share your number
Networking Event
Handing over a business card
First Date
Saying goodbye at the door
New Neighbor
Offering help for emergencies
Customer Service
Leaving a callback number
Practice Bank
2 exercises___ 是我的电话。
`这` (zhè) means 'this,' which is necessary to point out the information you are giving.
这是 ___ 电话。
`我的` (wǒ de) means 'my,' indicating the phone number belongs to you.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsContext is key! While it literally means 'This is my phone,' if you are speaking or writing down a number, everyone knows you mean the phone number. If you want to talk about the device, use 手机 (shǒujī).
You can add 请 (qǐng) or a polite closing. For example, 这是我的电话，请多指教 in a very formal business context, though simply adding 谢谢 (xièxiè) at the end works wonders.
Yes, 电话 covers both mobile and landline numbers. If you want to be specific about an office line, you could say 这是 my 办公室电话 (bàngōngshì diànhuà).
Yes, it is perfectly neutral. However, in a very formal setting, you might say 这是我的联系方式 (liánxì fāngshì) which means 'This is my contact information.'
The Chinese phrase 这是我的电话 already covers 'Here is my number.' There is no need to change the structure; the meaning is the same.
It's optional! Adding 号码 (hàomǎ) makes it more precise, but in daily conversation, 电话 is almost always used as shorthand for the number itself.
You can flip it and ask 你的电话是多少？ (Nǐ de diànhuà shì duōshǎo?), which means 'What is your phone number?'
Absolutely. If you are sending your contact card or typing your number to someone, you can lead with 这是我的电话.
Forgetting the possessive 的 (de). While people might still understand 这是我电话, it sounds much more natural and 'correct' with the 的 included.
手机 (shǒujī) specifically means mobile phone. You can say 这是我的手机号, but 电话 is the more traditional, broad term that everyone uses.
Related Phrases
这是我的微信。
This is my WeChat.
你的电话是多少？
What is your phone number?
给我打电话。
Give me a phone call.
发短信。
Send a text message.
