ChinesePod - Beginner

Newbie | Just Call Me...

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May 13, 2019
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ADVICE

Chinese Name Adoption

  • Adopt a Chinese name if your English name is difficult to pronounce.
  • This makes it easier for Chinese speakers and enhances communication.
ANECDOTE

Zachary Galifianakis Example

  • Zachary Galifianakis's name is used as an example of a hard-to-pronounce name.
  • He adopts "Xiao Gao" as his Chinese name.
ADVICE

Asking for Names

  • Use "Ni jiao shenme mingzi?" to ask someone's name in Chinese.
  • It literally translates to "You are called what name?"
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