Saturday, March 17, 2007

A chinese name for me :)

Was researching now how to write WELCOME in Cantonese cause we have an intern from Hong Kong coming to Sri Lanka tmrw when I came across a site that gives you Chinese names, remembering that the Chinese have their English names that they choose ( I think more or less as they feel like) I also thought to get myself a Chinese name :D

Xin - new
Kang - peaceful, quiet; happy, healthy

Sounds Chinese, ne? :)

The following is the disclaimer that came with it ...

"Hello, Suchith Abeyewickreme! Above is the Chinese name which was "inspired" by your English name. Chinese uses characters rather than an alphabet, so names cannot be directly translated from English to Chinese. However, Chinese characters can be chosen which approximate the English pronounciation, which is what this program does.
Chinese names generally have 3 characters. The surname, which is usually 1 character, comes first. Next are one or two characters which are chosen by the parents (or the grandparents in traditional Chinese culture). This program chooses the surname and given names according to the spelling of your name and the characteristics you choose. The selection is not unique though. Every time you use this tool, you will likely get a different name. So if you don't like the first name you get, try again.

This page is mostly created for entertainment. Real Chinese names should be chosen by someone who knows the nuances of Chinese language and culture. Ask a native speaker if you want a Chinese name you will actually use. Also, this tool will not translate Chinese names written in English back to their original Chinese form."


If you also want to get yourself a Chinese name and add a bit of Asian Colour :) its just few clicks away ...http://www.mandarintools.com/

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