姓 Posted onJanuary 8, 2017AuthorhockeykulLeave a comment Structure: Subject + 姓 + surname Meaning: The verb 姓 (xìng) literally means “to be surnamed” or “to have the surname.” You can use 姓 to tell someone your own surname, or that of someone else. Examples: 我 姓 王。 Wǒ xìnɡ Wánɡ My last name is Wang.