- 安 ān
- 艾 ài
Each sounds like the start of Anderson, so a Chinese-style name for you can begin with one.
Anderson in Chinese
How Chinese writes Anderson
安德森 Āndésēn
我叫艾米丽·安德森。 Wǒ jiào Àimǐlì Āndésēn. My name is Emily Anderson.
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How do you say Anderson in Chinese?
Anderson is 安德森 (Āndésēn) in Chinese. A full name keeps its English order with a dot between: Emily Anderson is 艾米丽·安德森 (Àimǐlì Āndésēn).
What Chinese family name is like Anderson?
安 (ān), 艾 (ài): each sounds like the start of Anderson, so a Chinese-style name for you can begin with one.
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.
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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