Giving yourself a Chinese name: do's and don'ts!

Picking your own Chinese name is like a reinvention: you can craft your name based on a metaphor, or a quality or value that speaks to your heart. It can stand for bravery, beauty, intelligence or power! Aside from the individual character’s meaning, though, it is also important if your last name and first name sound well together.

Once you have picked your Chinese name, make sure to consult it with a Chinese native speaker first. Chinese people pay great attention to the meaning of the names and having an inappropriate Chinese name can leave a bad first impression. In this article, there are some tips and tricks on how to pick your Chinese name.

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