The user’s input appears to be asking about what “first name is what” in Chinese or in English naming conventions. Based on the provided text, the core question seems to be: what is the meaning of “first name” and how does it relate to “last name” (surname) in Western naming order, especially for someone who speaks Chinese or is learning English. Direct answer

• In Western naming conventions, a person’s name is typically composed of two main parts: the given name (often called the first name) and the family name (often called the last name or surname). The first name is the person’s personal name given at birth, while the last name is the family name inherited from one’s lineage. For example, in the full name John Smith, “John” is the first name (given name) and “Smith” is the last name (surname).

• In Chinese naming order, the family name usually comes first, followed by the given name (e.g., 王小明). This difference in order can cause confusion when transliterating or filling out forms in English, where the first name typically appears before the last name.

• Common translations:
  • First name = 名 (the given name) in Chinese contexts
  • Last name = 姓 or 姓氏 (the family name) in Chinese contexts
    These mappings help bridge understanding when converting between English and Chinese naming orders.

Additional notes and common variations

• Some forms and cultures also use a middle name between the first name and last name (e.g., John Michael Smith). The middle name is optional and is another given name part.

• Terms you might see interchangeably include given name for first name and surname for last name. In different educational or administrative contexts, these synonyms may be preferred or required by form field labels.

• Miss vs. Ms.: Miss typically refers to an unmarried woman, while Ms. is a neutral form that does not indicate marital status. This distinction is often taught alongside first/last name conventions in English usage guides.

If you’d like, I can tailor the explanation to a specific language background (e.g., Chinese-speaking learners, Spanish-speaking learners) or provide examples for filling out common forms (passport, visa, school records) in both orders.