王迪黎 Wáng Dílí
- 王 wáng Family name
- 迪 dí to enlighten
- 黎 lí multitude
王 is a common family name; 迪 and 黎 echo dé lǐ, how Chinese begins Derek (德里克).
Derek in Chinese
How Chinese writes Derek
德里克 Délǐkè
我叫德里克。 Wǒ jiào Délǐkè. My name is Derek.
Derek en chino se escribe 德里克 (Délǐkè).
Derrick is written 德里克 too.
How to write 德里克
Chinese-style names for Derek
李笛林 Lǐ Dílín
- 李 lǐ Family name
- 笛 dí flute
- 林 lín forest
李 is a common family name; 笛 and 林 echo dé lǐ, how Chinese begins Derek (德里克).
张德力 Zhāng Délì
- 张 zhāng Family name
- 德 dé virtue
- 力 lì force
张 is a common family name; 德 and 力 echo dé lǐ, how Chinese begins Derek (德里克).
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How do you say Derek in Chinese?
Derek is 德里克 (Délǐkè) in Chinese. To say “My name is Derek”, say 我叫德里克 (Wǒ jiào Délǐkè).
What does 德里克 mean?
Nothing as a whole: Chinese picks 德里克 for how it sounds, Délǐkè, close to Derek. On its own, 德 means virtue, 里 inside and 克 gram.
How do you write Derek in Chinese?
Derek is written 德里克, 3 characters: 德 (15 strokes), 里 (7 strokes), 克 (7 strokes). Each is drawn stroke by stroke on this page, in the order you write it.
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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