- 华 huà
- 王 wáng
- 汪 wāng
Each sounds like the start of Washington, so a Chinese-style name for you can begin with one.
Washington in Chinese
How Chinese writes Washington
华盛顿 Huáshèngdùn
我叫莎拉·华盛顿。 Wǒ jiào Shālā Huáshèngdùn. My name is Sarah Washington.
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How do you say Washington in Chinese?
Washington is 华盛顿 (Huáshèngdùn) in Chinese. A full name keeps its English order with a dot between: Sarah Washington is 莎拉·华盛顿 (Shālā Huáshèngdùn).
What Chinese family name is like Washington?
华 (huà), 王 (wáng), 汪 (wāng): each sounds like the start of Washington, 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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