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Frank F
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 Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:09 pm Post subject: What is your name in Chinese |
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So you have decided on changing your name to meet the growing global market in VO.
Ever thought about a Chinese name? Now you may translate your English name to a Mandarin Chinese name (and see how it is written hear how it is pronounced) here: http://www.mandarintools.com/cgi-bin/chinname.pl
My name translates like this (last name first): Feng Fa Rei or Fung Fa Ray with an English sound.
What's yours?
Frank F
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Chuck Davis
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Du Kuoheng at your service Sir.
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Lee Gordon
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Is this anything like the dude on late night TV who wants to sell you a history of your surname, complete with coat of arms?
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Bruce
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Mao Biao Ren here.
I think I'll be hungry for a new name in a couple of hours.
B
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imaginator
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Location: raleigh, nc
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...i don't even have to LOOK for me to know it is:
wo fat
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Donna
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Location: The studio or the barn.
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Mai Dao Nai.
With noodles.
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dwpthe3rd
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Location: Where palm trees meet pines
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Been called lots of names... but never Bei Dian Fu. Til now. Born year of the chicken as well. Could be worse I guess, coulda been year of the rat.
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Frank F
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Location: Park City, Utah
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imaginator: I should have been named "Mo Fat", but it was taken. Although I am getting skinnier, down 20 lbs - so far.
Donna: Are they Chinese noodles?
dwpthe3rd: I am from the year of the monkey. Just a little curious but always fun!
Frank F
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Steve Knight
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Joined: 26 Mar 2011
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Location: Somewhere between Baltimore & DC
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My Chinese name; Kong Shuo tan
My Arabic name; Hassan bin Laid  |
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Moe Egan
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| Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:12 am Post subject: |
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Mu...pronounced "moo".
Hm. I think I'll stick with the English version.
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Living Culture
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Location: Taipei
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Frank, to market yourself in Taiwan, you would need to put a "Xiao" (small) in front of your name. This is considered cute, and cute sells!
My first 2 years here, I really thought everybody's first name was Xiao!
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Frank F
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See, I learn something new everyday!
Thank you for the information Xaio Lving Culture!
Xaio Frank F
(or Xaio Feng Fa Rei) I have always wanted to be cute!
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Monk
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Shi Mu Nu...
sounds too close to Shamu or shamwa! for me..
or a large shirt for a big woman.. She Mu-Mu..
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Fran McClellan
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Location: Middle of Nowhere, PA
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I decided to give myself more to choose from. First 2 are my full first name and married name / Shortened first name and married name
Second 2 are same as above with the first names and my maiden last name:
Mao Fu Rong
Ma Fan Rong
Xie Fa Rong
Shi Fan Rong
Year of the Pig…yikes. I always thought my b-day fell on the year of the Rat (stupid Chinese restaurant placemats!!)
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Bailey
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Ji Mao Xie
Another 'Year of the Pig'
| Quote: | Intellectually curious, honest and tolerant, those born in the Year of the Pig can be relied upon for their loyalty and often make true friends for life. The Pig can be very naive, however, and may easily fall victim to the unscrupulous who take advantage of their idealistic nature - as Pigs see everyone as loyal and caring as they are.
Although forced to play the fool many times, they will just as likely hold fast to the notion that everyone is at heart decent and admirable. Pig people love to read, are generally thirsty for knowledge, and not readily talkative, but if presented with an opportunity to discuss topics of interest with like-minded individuals Pigs may find themselves talking non-stop for hours!
People born in the Year of the Pig are trusted associates in whatever career they happen to choose and often shine as entertainers, social activists or politicians. |
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