李博楠 Lǐ Bónán
- 李 lǐ Family name
- 博 bó extensive
- 楠 nán Phoebe nanmu (tree)
李 is a common family name; 博 and 楠 echo bó nà, how Chinese begins Bernard (伯纳德).
Bernard in Chinese
How Chinese writes Bernard
伯纳德 Bónàdé
我叫伯纳德。 Wǒ jiào Bónàdé. My name is Bernard.
Chinese-style names for Bernard
张柏南 Zhāng Bǎinán
- 张 zhāng Family name
- 柏 bǎi cypress
- 南 nán south
张 is a common family name; 柏 and 南 echo bó nà, how Chinese begins Bernard (伯纳德).
陈宝楠 Chén Bǎonán
- 陈 chén Family name
- 宝 bǎo treasure
- 楠 nán Phoebe nanmu (tree)
陈 is a common family name; 宝 and 楠 echo bó nà, how Chinese begins Bernard (伯纳德).
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How do you say Bernard in Chinese?
Bernard is 伯纳德 (Bónàdé) in Chinese. To say “My name is Bernard”, say 我叫伯纳德 (Wǒ jiào Bónàdé).
How does Chinese write English names?
By sound, with characters picked for how they are said: Michael is 迈克尔 (Màikè’ěr). Newspapers, subtitles and books use one usual form for each common name.
What is a Chinese-style name?
A name made the Chinese way: a one-character family name first, then one or two characters picked for their meaning. Many learners use one in class.
Can I use this name?
It’s a starting point. Ask a Chinese speaker or teacher before you put it on anything that lasts, like a tattoo or a document.
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