- 史 shǐ
- 石 shí
- 施 shī
Each sounds like the start of Smith, so a Chinese-style name for you can begin with one.
Smith in Chinese
How Chinese writes Smith
史密斯 Shǐmìsī
我叫约翰·史密斯。 Wǒ jiào Yuēhàn Shǐmìsī. My name is John Smith.
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How do you say Smith in Chinese?
Smith is 史密斯 (Shǐmìsī) in Chinese. A full name keeps its English order with a dot between: John Smith is 约翰·史密斯 (Yuēhàn Shǐmìsī).
What Chinese family name is like Smith?
史 (shǐ), 石 (shí), 施 (shī): each sounds like the start of Smith, 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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