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Gilbert in Chinese

How Chinese writes Gilbert

吉尔伯特 Jí'ěrbótè

我叫吉尔伯特。 Wǒ jiào Jí'ěrbótè. My name is Gilbert.

Chinese-style names for Gilbert

王杰奥 Wáng Jié'ào

  1. 王 wáng Family name
  2. 杰 jié outstanding person
  3. 奥 ào profound

王 is a common family name; 杰 and 奥 echo jí ěr, how Chinese begins Gilbert (吉尔伯特).

李健恩 Lǐ Jiàn'ēn

  1. 李 lǐ Family name
  2. 健 jiàn healthy
  3. 恩 ēn kindness

李 is a common family name; 健 and 恩 echo jí ěr, how Chinese begins Gilbert (吉尔伯特).

张锦安 Zhāng Jǐn'ān

  1. 张 zhāng Family name
  2. 锦 jǐn brocade
  3. 安 ān safe

张 is a common family name; 锦 and 安 echo jí ěr, how Chinese begins Gilbert (吉尔伯特).

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How do you say Gilbert in Chinese?

Gilbert is 吉尔伯特 (Jí'ěrbótè) in Chinese. To say “My name is Gilbert”, say 我叫吉尔伯特 (Wǒ jiào Jí'ěrbótè).

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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