Is it okay to have a Chinese name?

Most Chinese speakers are pretty nice about having English names, and if you’re a foreigner, they usually won’t expect you to have a Chinese name (even if you do, it’s usually just a Chinese version of their English name—ex. Mike→麥克). If you want to have a Chinese name, by all means, go for it!

What is a good Chinese name?

Your favourite unique baby names….

• Ai – lovable.
• Ah Lam – peace.
• Baozhai – precious hairpin.
• Chu Hua – chrysanthemum.
• Chyou – autumn.
• Daiyu – black jade.
• Fen – scent.
• Ju – daisy.

Is Cho a Chinese name?

Cho Surname Meaning Cho is a common last name found among Overseas Chinese communities around the world. In fact, “Cho” is the transliteration of several different Chinese surnames. Its meaning varies depending on how it is spelled in Chinese, and which dialect it is pronounced in.

How do Chinese people choose their names?

An individual’s name in China can give you a great insight into their family and background. Unlike the West, (where names are often chosen based on whether the parents happen to ‘like’ the name), in China, names carry important social and philosophical meanings and are typically chosen for their inferences and symbolism.

Are Chinese names transliterated in English?

Usually not transliterated: The English names Chinese people take are not usually a translation of the meaning of their Chinese name (though it could be such as Flying Snow (飞雪, Fēixuě), the fictional character in Hero ), but the names often have a semblance of the pronunciation.

How do you write a full name in Chinese?

A Chinese full name usually consists of two or three Chinese characters, or far less commonly four Chinese characters. The family name always comes first, followed by the given name. Take the basketball player Yao Ming as an example. His family name is Yao, and his given name is Ming, so he should be addressed as “Mr. Yao” instead of “Mr. Ming”.

What are some Chinese names that have two characters?

Compound names: Some Chinese people have compound family names that use two Chinese characters such as Ou Yang, Shang Guan, Si Ma, Dong Fang, and Wei Chi. There are altogether 81 of them, but these are far less common than one-character family names.