Jones in Chinese

How do you say Jones in Chinese?

Jones is 琼斯 (Qióngsī) in Chinese. A full name keeps its English order with a dot between: Michael Jones is 迈克尔·琼斯 (Màikè'ěr Qióngsī).

What Chinese family name is like Jones?

蒋 (jiǎng), 姜 (jiāng), 江 (jiāng): each sounds like the start of Jones, 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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