Writing Adolescent Fiction/Character names/Chinese

Usage note Chinese names are used by ethnic Chinese people worldwide, consisting of the Chinese language's lexicon instead of "proper" names or random made-up words as in the West. Therefore, Chinese given names don't come fully-made for the public's usage, nor are they inherently gendered, nor are their meanings anything less than clear and distinct, in the same way Western names do and are. Parents, grandparents, and namers create given names by combining name-y Chinese characters, or take inspiration from literature, dramas, serials, movies, and even video games, but never from real-life people. Naming taboos are taken very seriously in Chinese and Vietnamese spheres, most especially in ancient times. In the Sinosphere, the family name comes before the given name. Family names are most commonly single-character, and therefore pronounced with only one syllable, hence why Sino people's names seem so short and straightforward compared to other cultures, particularly European and American names. Dual-character family names exist to a much rarer occurrence; only around 60 exist and are still in use today, but they are treated the same way as single-character ones. Family names are typically passed down patrilineally, though the usage of maternal family names is not uncommon in the modern day, especially for those whose mother is a single child, those whose father is unknown or estranged, or those whose family is making a statement of progressiveness. The law allows its citizens to use any family name from any side of their family, as long as they have the right to inherit it. Given names consist of 1–3 characters, with single-character given names being a thing of the past and considered outdated nowadays, dual-character given names the most common and favored throughout the times, while triple-character given names are just now slowly seeing a rise in trend as population number skyrockets and dual-character given names start to lack distinct uniqueness. Non-Han ethnic groups of China and Taiwan sometimes use their own native naming traditions and transliterate their names to Chinese for legal registration, often ending up with very long Chinese full names. There is no legal limit to how many characters an individual's name may have; everyone just knows their lanes. Many Asian-Americans, Asian-Europeans, and Asian-Australians use the same name stock as the general population, but some girls' names (Angela, Caroline, Cindy, Helen, Michelle, Mindy, Nicole, Rachel, Wendy) and boys' names (Aaron, Andrew, Brandon, David, Ethan, James, Jason, Michael, Nathan) are particularly common among Asians, and diminutives (Amy, Angie, Connie, Johnny, Jimmy, Kenny, Tommy) as given names are more common among Asian-Americans than among the general populace. Feminine given names Here are examples of Chinese feminine given names. 爱丽 (Aili) "lovely and pretty" 爱玲 (Ailing) "lovely jade tinkling sounds" 安雅 (Anya) "safely refined elegance" 安美 (Anmei) "safe beauty" 宝甜 (Baotian, Pao-tien, Bou-tim) "sweet like a precious treasure" 彩霞 (Caixia, Tsai-hsia, Choi-ha) "colorful, rosy clouds" 婵娟 (Chanjuan, Sim-gyun) "the moon, moonlight; lovely, beautiful woman" 春花 (Chunhua, Cheun-fa) "springtime flowers; springtime blooms" 春兰 (Chunlan, Cheun-lan) "springtime orchids" 春雨 (Chunyu, Chun-ik, Cheun-yu) "spring rain" 丹凤 (Danfeng, Dan-fung) "red cinnabar phoenix" 芳 (Fang, Fong) "sweet-smelling, fragrant, good name, good reputation" 芳花 (Fanghua, Fong-fa) "sweet-smelling flower" 芳音 (Fangyin, Fang-in, Fong-yam) "sweet-smelling sound; fragrant musical note" 芳引 (Fangyin, Fang-in, Fong-yan, Fong-yen) "the sweet fragrance extends far, lures, and guides" 芳英 (Fangying, Fang-ing, Fong-ing) "sweet-smelling flower; fragrant hero" 菲娜 (Feina) "flowery fragrance, luxuriant growth, and elegance" 芬 (Fen, Fan) "perfume, fragrance, sweet aroma" 凤 (Feng, Fong) "phoenix" 凤怡 (Fengyi, Fong-i) "phoenix joy; phoenix delight" 凤银 (Fengyin, Fong-in) 凤胤 (Fengyin, Fong-in) 甘雨 (Gānyǔ) "Sweet Rain" 贵芬 (Guifen, Kwei-fen, Gwai-fan) "expensive, precious, and noble fragrance" 海霞 (Haixia) "rosy glowing sky out on the ocean" 海音 (Haiyin) "the sea's melody; the sound of the sea" 花娜 (Huana) "flower-like grace" 欢悦 (Huanyue) 惠 (Hui) 慧 (Hui) 惠凤 (Huifeng, Hwei-fong) 慧凤 (Huifeng, Hwei-fong) 恵伶 (Huiling, Hwei-ling) 惠瑛 (Huiying, Hwei-ing) 佳丽 (Jiali, Chiali, Ga-lai) "beautiful, beauty" 江惠 (Jianghui, Chiang-hui, Chiang-hwei) 锦琳 (Jinlin, Chin-lin) 锦蔺 (Jinlin, Chin-lin) 嘉霓 (Jiani, Chia-ni, Ga-ngaih) "excellent, distinguished rainbow; to praise or commend the rainbow" 姣 (Jiao, Chiao, Gau) "beautiful" (Jihong) (Jingmei) 金美 (Jinmei, Chinmei, Gam-mei) "golden beauty" 金梅 (Jinmei, Chinmei, Gam-mui) "golden plum" 金花 (Jinhua, Gam-fa) "golden flower" 乐映 (Leying, Lok-ing) "enjoyment reflects, mirrors, or shines" 莲花 (Lianhua, Lienhua, Lin-fa) "lotus flower, lotus blossom" 莲英 (Lianying, Lien-ing, Lin-ing) "lotus flower, lotus blossom, lotus hero" (Lihong) (Lihua) (Limei) (Limin) 丽铭 (Liming) 琳 (Lin) "fine jade" 丽娜 (Lina) "pretty and graceful" 玲 (Ling) 玲菲 (Lingfei) 玲曼 (Lingman) 玲艳 (Lingyan) 琳维 (Linwei) 琳耀 (Linyao) 丽萍 (Liping) 丽琴 (Liqin, Li-ch'in) 丽荣 (Lirong) 丽玮 (Liwei) 丽雅 (Liya) "gorgeously elegant, refined, and proper" 丽叶 (Liye) "pretty leaves" 美楚 (Meichu) 美娟 (Meijuan) 美丽 (Meili) "beautiful, pretty" 美莲 (Meilian, Meilien, Mei-lin) "beautiful lotus" 美琳 (Meilin) "beautiful precious jade" 美玲 (Meiling, May-ling) "beautiful jade tinklings" 美伶 (Meiling, May-ling) "beautiful and clever; beautiful actress or performer" 美素 (Meisu, Mei-sou, May-sue) "beautiful element, beautiful essence; beautifully plain, simple, white, and unadorned" 美桃 (Meitao) "beautiful peach" 梅幸 (Meixing, Mei-hsing) 梅贞 (Meizhen, Mei-chen) 明芳 (Mingfang) 鸣莉 (Mingli) 鸣羽 (Mingyu) 茗悦 (Mingyue) 娜 (Na) "phonetic na, graceful, elegant" 妮娜 (Nina) "Nina; graceful young girl" 佩君 (Peijun) 萍蕊 (Pingrui, Ping-rwei, Ping-yeui, Ping-yeoi) "duckweed stamens/unopened flower buds" 琪 (Qi, Chi, Ch'i, Kei, Kay, Kaye) "fine jade" 琦 (Qi, Chi, Ch'i, Kei, Kay, Kaye) "precious stone, unique and admirable" 绮 (Qi, Chi, Ch'i, I, Yi) "damask, fine woven thin silk, beautiful" (Qinmei, Chinmei, Ch'inmei) (Qiutian, Chiu-tien, Ch'iu-tien) 荣芳 (Rongfang, Wing-fong) "luxuriantly thriving, glorified sweet fragrance" 荣美 (Rongmei, Wing-mei) "prosperous, glorified beauty" 荣芯 (Rongxin, Rong-hsin, Wing-sam) "luxuriantly thriving, glorified rush pith" 荣珍 (Rongzhen, Rong-chen, Wing-jan) "prospering, thriving, luxurious treasure" 瑞萍 (Ruiping, Rwei-ping, Seui-ping, Seoi-ping) "lucky omen duckweed" (Shufang) "graceful fragrant" (Shuyan, Shu-yen) "graceful swallow" (Songlian, Sung-lien) (Suchen) (Suchu) (Songli, Sung-li) (Suyin) (Suying) (Tianyun, Tien-yun) (Tiankai, Tien-kai) 婷燕 (Tingyan) (Tongmei, Tung-mei) 婉 (Wan, Yun) "tactful, polite, subtle, graceful" 婉婷 (Wanting, Yunting, Yun-ting) (Wangfen) 伟丽 (Weili, Wai-lai) "imposing and beautiful, greatly pretty" 文丽 (Wenli, Man-lai) "literature prettiness" 雯丽 (Wenli, Man-lai) "pretty like colorful clouds" (Wenhuan) 夏和 (Xiahe, Hsia-he, Ha-wo) 夏梦 (Xiameng, Hsia-meng, Ha-mung) "summer dream" → in reference to Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream «仲夏夜之梦» (Xiangling) 香雨 (Xiangyu, Hsiang-yu, Siang-ik, Heung-yu) "sweet-smelling rain" (Xiaohong, Hsiaohong, Hsiao-hong) (Xiaoxing, Hsiao-hsing) (Xiaoxuan, Hsiao-hsuan) 欣? (Xin, Hsin) 馨蕾 (Xinlei, Hsinlei, Hing-leuih) "strongly fragrant flower bud" 欣怡 (Xinyi, Hsinyi, Hsin-yi, Hsin-i) 秀丽 (Xiuli, Hsiuli, Hsiou-li, Sau-lai) "beautiful, pretty" 希望 (Xiwang, Hsiwang, Hei-mong) "hope, wish, expectation" 绚丽 (Xuanli, Hsuanli, Hyun-lai) "gorgeous and magnificent" 雪芳 (Xuefang, Hsue-fang, Hsye-fang, Syut-fong) "snow fragrance" 雪娜 (Xuena) "graceful as snow" 艳俊 (Yanjun) 艳丽 (Yanli, Yenli, Im-lai) "bright-colored and garishly beautiful" 怡荣 (Yirong) 永美 (Yongmei, Wing-mei) "forever beautiful, eternal beauty" Yuewan Yueyan Yueying 玉美 (Yumei, Yuk-mei) "jade-like beauty" 玉丽 (Yuli, Yuk-lai) "pretty as jade" 玉瑞 (Yurui, Yuk-seui, Yuk-seoi) "auspicious jade token, precious omen of luck" 玉蕊 (Yurui, Yuk-yeui, Yuk-yeoi) "jade buds, jade stamens, a type of traditional Chinese bud-only tea" 玉润 (Yurun, Yuk-yeun) "smooth as jade" (especially of a woman's skin) 芸 (Yun) 允萍 (Yunping) 韵绮 (Yunqi) 珍安 (Zhen'an) 珍娟 (Zhenjuan) 珍莉 (Zhenli) 珠涵 (Zhuhan) Masculine given names Here are examples of Chinese masculine given names. 诚明 (Chengming, Sing-ming) 诚德 (Chengde, Sing-dak) 崇良 (Chongliang, Jung-liang, Sung-leung) 德世 (Deshi, De-shih, Dak-sai) 东华 (Donghua) "eastern splendor, magnificence of the East, east China" 恩赉 (Enlai) "favor and kindness will grant" 敢豪 (Ganhao, Kan-hau, Gam-hou, Kam-ho) "brave, bold, wealthy, and powerful person" 敢晃 (Ganhuang) 刚勝 (Gangsheng) 东海 (Haidong, Hai-tung, Hoi-tung) "to the eastern side of the sea" 鸿财 (Hongcai, Hong-tsai, Hung-choi) "grand wealth and fortunes" 鸿泉 (Hongquan, Hong-ch'uan, Hung-chyun) "grand water spring" 鸿雁 (Hongyan, Hung-ngan) "grand swan goose" 佳亮 (Jialiang, Chia-liang, Gai-leung) "fine bright light" 健刚 (Jiangang, Chien-kang, Gin-gong, Kin-kong) "healthy, strong, indomitable, and unyielding" 建国 (Jianguo, Chien-kuo, Gin-gwok, Kin-kwok) "building and establishing the country" 建宁 (Jianning, Chien-ning, Gin-ning, Kin-ning) "building and establishing tranquility" 建平 (Jianping, Chien-ping, Gin-ping, Kin-ping) 建叡 (Jianrui, Chien-rwei, Gin-yeui, Kin-yeui) "building and establishing astute farsightedness" 建泰 (Jiantai, Chien-tai, Chien-t'ai, Gin-tai, Kin-tai) "building and establishing peace" 家宇 (Jiayu) "house eaves" 靖伟 (Jingwei, Ching-wei, Jing-wai, Ching-wai) 景值 (Jingzhi, Jing-chih, Ching-chih, Ging-jik) 举隆 (Julong, Chu-long, Ch'u-long, Geui-lung) "to lift, raise, or elect the grand, magnificent, and thriving" 凯翔 (Kaixiang, Kai-hsiang, Hoi-cheung) 凯宣 (Kaixuan, Kai-hsuan, Hoi-syun) 康 (Kang, Hong) "healthy; well-being; abundant" 康力 (Kangli, Hong-lik) "healthy power; healthy, robust, and mighty powerful" 良德 (Liangde) 连俊 (Lianjun, Lien-chun) 连伟 (Lianwei) 龙文 (Longwen, Lung-wen) "dragon script; dragon scripture; dragon literature" 龙之 (Longzhi, Lung-chih) "the dragon's; of the dragon" 铭翰 (Minghan) 明威 (Mingwei, Ming-wai) 敏宇 (Minyu, Man-yu) "quick-witted, agile, nimble, keen, clever" + "eaves, room, space, universe" 祺伟 (Qiwei, Ch'iwei, Kei-wai) "auspicious greatness" 仁 (Ren, Yan, Yen) "benevolence, humanity" 仁亮 (Renliang) 山博 (Shanbo) 山忠 (Shanzhong, Shan-chung) 绍琪 (Shaoqi) 盛冠 (Shengguan) "the flourishing, energetic, prevailing champion" 诗庭 (Shiting, Shih-ting, Si-ting) "main hall of poems" 示伟 (Shiwei) "to show greatness; to reveal greatness" 顺定 (Shunding) 伟 (Wei) "great, grand" 伟国 (Weiguo) "great country; great nation" 伟和 (Weihe) "“great harmony; great japan" 韦宏 (Weihong) 惟民 (Weimin) 威盛 (Weisheng) 惟彦 (Weiyan) 雄朗 (Xionglang, Hsiong-lang) 旭达 (Xuda, Hsu-da, Yuk-dat) "to extend and reach [the goal] at daybreak's first sunlight" 旭挖 (Xuwa, Hsu-wa, Yuk-wat) "to dig, excavate, and explore at daybreak's first sunlight" 彦鸿 (Yanhong, Yin-hung) 雅顺 (Yashun, Nga-seun, Ngah-seun) "elegantly smooth and successful, neatly-arranged, well-written, properly obeying" 奕杰 (Yijie, Ichieh, Ik-git) "great outstanding hero" 毅聆 (Yiling, I-ling) 奕敏 (Yimin, I-min, Ik-man) "great quick-witted nimbleness" 志超 (Zhichao, Chih-chao) 志源 (Zhiyuan, Chih-yuan) 忠养 (Zhongyang, Chung-yang, Jung-yeung) "raised to be loyal and faithful; devoted cultivation" 倬然 (Zhuoran, Chuo-ran, Cheuk-yin) "notable, outstanding, striking, distinct" 子轩 (Zixuan) 梓轩 (Zixuan) Unisex given names Here are examples of Chinese unisex and gender-neutral given names. 宝熙 (Baoxi, Pau-hsi, Bou-hei) "bright treasured sunny warmth; this treasure is prosperous, happy, and content" 宝玉 (Baoyu, Pao-i, Bou-yuk) "rare and treasured jade" 炳晴 (Bingqing, Ping-ching, Ping-ch'ing) "splendid clarity" 畅永 (Changyong, Cheung-wing) "free and worry-less forever" 潮汐 (Chaoxi, Chao-hsi, Chiu-jik) "morning and night tides" 春梦 (Chunmeng, Cheun-mung) "spring dream; fleeting illusion" 聪 (Cong, Tsong, Tsung, Chung) "clever, wise, having good hearing and comprehension" 丹 (Dan) "cinnabar; bright vermilion red" 泛 (Fan) "general, surface-deep, mediocre, ordinary, common" 繁 (Fan) "numerous, manifold, multitudinous, complex, to propagate, to multiply" 昉 (Fang, Fong) "dawn, to dawn on, to begin" 海夏 (Haixia, Hai-hsia, Haisia, Hoi-ha) "summer at the ocean" 海英 (Haiying, Hai-ing, Hoi-ing) "ocean hero; ocean flower" 和平 (Heping, Ho-ping, Wo-ping) "peace, peaceful" 赫秀 (Hexiu, He-hsiu, Ho-hsiu, Hak-sau) "grandiosely conspicuous, awe-inspiring, and talented person" 佳宁 (Jianing, Chia-ning, Gai-ning) "fine tranquility; beautiful and tranquil" 晶灵 (Jingling, Ching-ling) "crystal, quartz, sparkling" + "spirit, soul; sharp, quick, and intelligent; effective" 金国 (Jinguo, Chin-kuo, Chin-kwok, Gam-gwok, Kam-kwok, Kim-kok) "golden country" 均吉 (Junji, Chun-chi, Gwan-gat, Kwan-kat) "equal good lucks; evenly-spread auspiciousness; all auspice without exception" 霖畅 (Linchang, Lam-cheung) "continuous rain pouring freely, unimpededly" 霖昌 (Linchang, Lam-cheung) "continuous rain [makes us] prosperous and flourishing" 霖善 (Linshan, Lam-sin) "the good virtue of the continuous rain" 栗暄 (Lixuan) "chestnut" + "sunshine; warm and sunny; fluffy and soft" 敏 (Min, Man) "quick-witted, agile, nimble, keen, clever" 明华 (Minghua, Ming-wa, Ming-wah) "bright, clear, and distinct splendor; splendor of justice and the light" 明瑶 (Mingyao, Ming-yiu) 平和 (Pinghe, Ping-ho, Ping-wo) "gentle, mild, placid" 祺密 (Qimi, Chimi, Ch'i-mi, Kei-mat) "the secret to auspiciousness, felicity, and best wishes" (Qiming, Chi-ming, Ch'i-ming) (Qingkuan, Ching-kwan) (Qinglai, Chinglai) (Qingyu, Ching-yu, Ching-i) (Qingyuan, Ching-yuen, Ch'ing-yuan) (Qingxi, Ching-hsi, Ch'ing-hsi) 诗亭 (Shiting, Shih-ting, Si-ting) "pavilion of poems" 顺心 (Shunxin, Shun-hsin, Seun-sam) "satisfactory, satisfying, pleasing, to agree with the heart, in accordance to desires" 彤语 (Tongyu, Tung-yu) "scarlet language" 文采 (Wencai, Wen-tsai, Man-choi) "literary talent and grace, gorgeously rich and bright colors" 显瑛 (Xianying, Hsien-ying, Hsien-ing, Hin-ying, Hinying) 晓辰 (Xiaochen, Hsiao-chen, Hiu-san, Hyusan) "celestial bodies at dawn" Xiaoqiu, Hsiao-chiu, Hsiao-ch'iu Xiaoyi, Hsiao-yi, Hsiao-i Xianghan, Hsiang-han Xianyuan, Hsien-yuan 星礼 (Xingli, Hsingli) "star gift; gift of the star; the star's courtesy; starry manners" 欣倩 (Xinqian, Hsin-chien, Hsin-ch'ien, Yen-sin) "joyfully pretty/handsome" 秀英 (Xiuying, Hsiu-ying, Hsiu-ing, Siu-ing, Sau-ing) "intelligent, beautiful, and talented hero/flower" 雪亮 (Xueliang, Hsue-liang, Hsueh-liang, Sueliang, Syut-leung) "bright as snow" 映 (Ying) 意容 (Yirong) 意泽 (Yize) Yueyou Yujie Zhaoying Ziping, Tzu-ping, Tzih-ping, Tze-ping, Tse-ping Zitong, Tzu-tong, Tzih-tong, Tze-tung, Tse-tung Zixi, Tzu-hsi, Tzih-hsi, Tze-hsi, Tse-hsi Yon Chinese nicknames stem from either diminutives of the given name, diminutives of the family name, [diminutives of] the person’s foreign/western name, words relating to the person’s characteristics and traits, words that a close friend or relative deemed as matching the person’s vibes, random cutesy or pretty words they like, terms of endearment, inner jokes, or even titles and lines of work. Generally, nicknames are only used by people who are well acquainted with each other (friends, co-workers, etc.) or by fans of celebrities and public figures. It's not customary for strangers and newly-made friends to start using nicknames right away. Here are the most common formulas to get a nickname: 阿 + a compound from the given name 阿 is a prefix used by southerners at the start of nicknames, titles, or terms of address to indicate familiarity or informality. It is not part of the person's name. The most common practice is to use the very last compound of the name, but using one from the middle can also be done, as it is mostly a matter of the name bearer's preference. For example: 阿达 (Ada, Adat, Ah-dat) → for someone surnamed 达 Da, or has 达 Da in their name 阿红 (Ahong, Ahung, Ah-hong, Aang, Ah-ang) → for someone surnamed 红 Hong, or has 红 Hong in their name 阿金 (Ajin, Achin, Agam, Akam, Ah-gam, Ah-kam, Akim, Ah-kim) "goldie" → for someone surnamed 金 Jin, or has 金 Jin in their name 阿蓝 (Alan, Alam, Ah-lam) "blue-y" → for someone with 蓝 Lan in their name 阿香 (Axiang, Ahsiang, Ah-hsiang, Aheung, Ah-heung) → for someone with 香 Xiang in their name 阿祥 (Axiang, Ahsiang, Ah-hsiang, Acheung, Ah-cheung) → for someone with 祥 Xiang in their name 阿燕 (Ayan, Ayin, Ah-yin) → for someone with 燕 Yan in their name 阿艳 (Ayan, Ayim, Ah-yim) → for someone with 艳 Yan in their name 阿彦 (Ayan, Ayin, Ah-yin) → for someone with 彦 Yan in their name 阿延 (Ayan, Ayin, Ah-yin) → for someone surnamed 延 Yan, or has 延 Yan in their name 阿 + a family name For example: 阿达 (Ada, Adat, Ah-dat) → for someone surnamed 达 Da, or has 达 Da in their name 阿红 (Ahong, Ahung, Ah-hong, Aang, Ah-ang) → for someone surnamed 红 Hong, or has 红 Hong in their name 阿金 (Ajin, Achin, Agam, Akam, Ah-gam, Ah-kam, Akim, Ah-kim) "goldie" → for someone surnamed 金 Jin, or has 金 Jin in their name 阿林 (Alin, Alam, Ah-lam, Alim, Ah-lim) "forresty" → for someone surnamed 林 Lin, or has 林 Lin in their name 阿延 (Ayan, Ayin, Ah-yin) → for someone surnamed 延 Yan, or has 延 Yan in their name Repetition of a compound from the given name Repetition of sound is generally viewed as cutesy-fying someone's name, and therefore is more commonly done to girls' names than boys'. The most common practice is to use the very last compound of the name, but using one from the middle can also be done, as it is mostly a matter of the name bearer's preference. For example: 安安 (Anan, An'an, On-on) "safe and sound; secure; at ease" → for someone with 安 An in their name 凡凡 (Fanfan) "ordinary, mundane, of the mortal world, all, altogether" → for someone with 凡 Fan in their name 泛泛 (Fanfan) "very general, surface-deep, mediocre, ordinary, common" → for someone with 泛 Fan in their name 繁繁 (Fanfan) "very numerous, manifold, multitudinous, complex, to propagate, to multiply" → for someone with 繁 Fan in their name 芬芬 (Fenfen, Fanfan) "fragrance aroma" → for someone with 芬 Fen in their name 凤凤 (Fengfeng, Fongfong) "phoenix phoenix" → for someone with 凤 Feng in their name 河河 (Hehe, Hoho, Haha) "river river" → for someone with 河 He in their name 丽丽 (Lili) → for someone with 丽 Li in their name 莉莉 (Lili) → for someone with 莉 Li in their name 美美 (Meimei) "beautiful beauty" → for someone with 美 Mei in their name 米米 (Mimi, Maimai) "grain grain, or rice rice" → for someone with 米 Mi in their name, or used for the phonetic value of "mimi" 润润 (Runrun, Yeun-yeun) "moist, damp, smooth and sleek, glossy" → for someone with 润 Run in their name 婷婷 (Tingting) "slender and graceful woman" → for someone with 婷 Ting in their name 星星 (Xingxing, Hsing-hsing) "starry stars; many stars" → for someone with 星 Xing in their name 秀秀 (Xiuxiu) "excellent and talented" → for someone with 秀 Xiu in their name 雅雅 (Yaya) "standard, proper, refined, elegant" → for someone with 雅 Ya in their name 燕燕 (Yanyan) "swallow swallow" (the bird of the hirundinidae genus) → for someone with 燕 Yan in their name 映映 (Yingying) "to shine, to reflect (light), to project (images)" → for someone with 映 Ying in their name Repetition of the family name The main custom for addressing people by their family names is to tack on the appropriate kinship prefix or suffix to them. This makes repeating the family name or a character from the family name(s)—with or without a kinship affix—occur a great deal less often than repetition of the given name. However, it can be done. For example: 凤凤 (Fengfeng, Fongfong) "phoenix phoenix" → for someone surnamed 凤 Feng 河河 (Hehe, Hoho, Haha) "river river" → for someone surnamed 河 He 林林 (Linlin, Lam-lam, Limlim) "forest forest" → for someone surnamed 林 Lin 米米 (Mimi, Maimai) "grain grain, or rice rice" → for someone surnamed 米 Mi 秦秦 (Qinqin, Chin-chin, Ch'in-ch'in) → for someone surnamed 秦 Qin 小 + a compound from the given name Nicknames with the character 小 are used to refer to people younger or of similar age as the speaker, or physically shorter than but of the same generation range as the speaker, because it means "small, little, young". These nicknames indicate close familiarity between the speaker and the addressed, therefore they should not be used by strangers and distant acquaintances. The most common practice is to use the very last compound of the name, but using one from the middle can also be done, as it is mostly a matter of the name bearer's preference. For example: 小菲 小丽 小美 (Xiaomei, Siu-mei, Sio-bi) "little beauty" → for someone with 美 Mei in their name 小默 小 + a family name Same rules for 小 apply. For example: 小黄 (Xiaohuang, Siu-wong) "little yellow" → for someone surnamed 黄 Huang 小林 (Xiaolin, Siu-lam, Sio-lim) "little forest" → for someone surnamed 林 Lin 小王 (Xiaowang, Siu-wong, Sio-ong) "little king" → for someone surnamed 王 Wang Personal attributes For example: 美男 (Meinan) "pretty boy; beautiful man" → jocular nickname for a masculine individual regarded to be pretty, handsome, or attractive, used only by those who are close to the individual and know them well, otherwise it may sound insulting 美女 (Meinü, Meinv) "pretty girl; beautiful woman" → general term for a feminine individual regarded to be pretty, beautiful, or attractive 猛男 (Mengnan) "hunk; handsome, robust, athletic guy" → casual, sometimes jocular, nickname for a guy who is a good-looking piece of hunk 帅哥 (Shuaige, Seui-go, Seui-goh, Seoi-go) "handsome and clever brother" → for a masculine individual of the speaker's generation range—though usually not biologically related to the speaker—who is just downright dashing 小美 (Xiaomei, Syu-mei, Sio-bi) "little beauty" → for someone younger or of similar age as the speaker, who is popular for being pretty Based on relationship with the speaker For example: 老板 爷爷 太太 叔叔 哥们 哥们儿 哥哥 小哥 (Xiaoge) "small older brother" → within family, for older brothers and cousins who are close to one's age. For non-family members, this kinship term is used for a masculine individual of the speaker's generation, ranging from slightly younger to considerably older than the speaker. Also used by adults to refer to young boys—especially those with younger siblings—to make them feel big and respected. 小弟 小姐姐 (Xiaojiejie) "small older sister" → within family, for older sisters and cousins who are close to one's age. For non-family members, this kinship term is used for a feminine individual of the speaker's generation, ranging from slightly younger to considerably older than the speaker. Also used by adults to refer to young girls—especially those with younger siblings—to make them feel big and respected. 小妹 姑娘 Family names Top 30 (PRC only, 2018) 王 Wang, Wong, Ong, Vong 李 Li, Lee, Lie, Lei 张 Zhang, Chang, Cang, Jhang, Jeung, Cheung, Tio, Tiu, Tiau, Teo, Theo, Thio, Chong, Diong 刘 Liu, Liow, Liou, Lio, Lew, Lau, Law, Lao, Lieu 陈 Chen, Chan, Can, Tan, Chhun, Chun, Ding, Deng, Dang, Zen 杨 Yang, Young, Yeung, Yoeng, Joeng, Io, Yo, Yeo, Yeoh, Iu, Yu, Chhiu, Chhio, Yong, Yon, Yen, Hhian 黄 Huang, Hwang, Wong, Vong, Ng, Ui, Uy, Oey, Wi, Wee, Huan, Hhuaan, Uan, Wan 赵 Zhao, Chao, Chau, Chaw, Jhao, Jhaw, Jaw, Jiu, Chiu, Chyu, Ziu, Tio, Tiao, Chheu, Diau, Dieu, Zau 吴 Wu, U, Oo, Woo, Ng, Ngo, Go, Goh, Vu, Ngu, Ghou, Hu, Hhu 周 Zhou, Chou, Chow, Jhou, Jhow, Joe, Jau, Chau, Zau, Chiu, Ciu, Ziu, Chu, Ciu, Tseu 徐 Xu, Hsu, Hs'u, Hsyu, Shu, Shoo, Shoe, Shew, Shyu, Cheui, Ceoi, Tsui, Chi, Chee, Chhi, Ce, Xxi 孙 Sun, Soon, Syun, Sng, Sung, Song, Sen 马 Ma, Mah, Mak, Maa, Bhe, Be, Mo 朱 Zhu, Chu, Choo, Jyu, Cyu, Chiu, Zyu, Cu, Zu, Tsr 胡 Hu, Hoo, Who, Wu, Woo, U, O, Oh, Ou, Fu 郭 Guo, Kuo, Kwo, Kwok, Kuok, Gwo, Gwok, Gwoh, Guok, Koeh, Keh, Kok, Quock, Quoc, Gua, Gwa, Kua, Kwa 何 He, Ho, Hoh, Hok, O, Oh 林 Lin, Lynn, Lam, Lum, Lim, Liem, Ling, Lang 高 Gao, Kao, Ko, Gou, Gow, Kou, Kow, Gau, Gaw, Kau, Kaw, Go 罗 Luo, Lo, Loh, Low, Law 郑 Zheng, Cheng, Jheng, Zeng, Te, Ti, Tee, Chng, Cheang, Chiang, Chang, Thang, Tay, Teh 梁 Liang, Leung, Loeng, Leong, Leng, Liong, Niu, Nio, Neo 谢 Xie, Hsieh, Hsie, Sie, Sieh, Ze, Che, Tse, Sia, Chia, Cheah, Tshia 宋 Song, Sung, Sang, Soong 唐 Tang, Tong, Tng, Teng, Thong, T'ang 许 Xu, Hsu, Hsyu, Hs'u, Shu, Shyu, Su, Syu, Heoi, Hoi, Hui, Kho, Khoh, Koh, Ko, Hi, Hee, Hie, He 邓 Deng, Teng, Dang, Tang, Theng, Dng, Tng, Then, Ten 韩 Han, Hon 冯 Feng, Fung, Fong, Foong, Pang 草 Cao, Tsao, Cou, Chou, Cho, Tso, Chow, Chaw Others Hundred Family Surnames (百家姓 baijiaxing) 安 An, Ann, On 卬 Ang, Yeung, Yoeng, Joeng 敖 Ao, Au, Aw, Aok, Ngou, Ngow 巴 Ba, Pa 仈 Ba, Pa 百 Bai, Pai, Bak, Pak 白 Bai, Pai, Bak, Pak 柏 Bai, Pai, Pak 班 Ban, Pan 包 Bao, Pao, Bau, Pau, Pow, Paw, Bow 暴 Bao, Pao, Bou, Pou, Bow 鲍 Bao, Pao, Bau, Pau, Pow, Paw, Bow 毕 Bi, Bee, Pi, Pee, Pie, Bat, Pat 邲 Bi, Bee, Pi, Pee, Pie, Bei, Bey, Pei, Pey 卞 Bian, Bien, Pien, Bin, Pin 秉 Bing, Ping 邴 Bing, Ping 薄 Bo, Po, Boh, Poh, Bok, Pok 步 Bu, Boo, Pu, Poo, Bou, Pou, Bow 卜 Bu, Boo, Pu, Poo, Bak, Pak 蔡 Cai, Tsai, Choi, Choy, Coi, Choa, Chwa, Chua, Cwa, Tswa, Tjwa, Tjai 柴 Chai 朝 Chao, Chiu, Chyu, Chew 巢 Chao, Chau, Chaw 晁 Chao, Chiu, Chyu, Chew 鼂 Chao, Chiu, Chyu, Chew 车 Che 成 Cheng, Sing 程 Cheng, Ching 承 Cheng, Sing 澄 Cheng, Ching 乘 Cheng, Sing 晟 Cheng, Sing 庱 Cheng 郕 Cheng, Sing 迟 Chi, Chih, Chee 池 Chi, Chih, Chee 蚩 Chi, Chih, Chee 崇 Chong, Chung, Jung, Sung 丑 Chou, Chow, Chau, Chaw 楚 Chu, Choo, Cho 储 Chu, Choo, Chiu, Chyu, Chew 禇 Chu, Choo, Chiu, Chyu, Chew 鄐 Chu, Choo, Chuk, Chook 钏 Chuan, Chwan, Cwan, Chyun, Chiun, Cyun 春 Chun, Choon, Cheun, Choen, Ceon 从 Cong, Tsong, Tsung, Chung, Cung 琮 Cong, Tsong, Tsung, Chung, Cung 爨 Cuan, Cwan, Tsuan, Tswan, Chyun, Chiun, Cyun 崔 Cui, Cwei, Cuei, Cuey, Tsuei, Tsuey, Tswei, Cheui, Ceoi 达 Da, Ta, Dat, Tat 笪 Da, Ta, Dat, Tat 戴 Dai, Tai 翟 Di, Dee, Ti, Tee, Dik, Tik 狄 Di, Dee, Ti, Tee, Dik, Tik 刁 Diao, Tiao, Tiau, Tiaw, Diu, Dyu, Tiu, Tyu 丁 Ding, Ting 东 Dong, Tong, Tung, Dung 冬 Dong, Tong, Tung, Dung 董 Dong, Tong, Tung, Dung 东方 Dongfang, Tongfang, Tungfang, Tungfong, Dungfang 窦 Dou, Dow, Dough, Tou, Tow, Dau, Daw, Tau, Taw 杜 Du, Tu, Doo, Too, Dou, Dow, Dough, Tou, Tow 都 Du, Tu, Doo, Too, Dou, Dow, Dough, Tou, Tow 段 Duan, Dwan, Tuan, Twan, Dyun, Diun, Tyun, Tiun 法 Fa, Fat 范 Fan 樊 Fan 方 Fang, Fong, Fung 房 Fang, Fong, Fung 坊 Fang, Fong, Fung 费 Fei, Fey, Fay, Faye, Fai 斐 Fei, Fey, Fay, Faye 封 Feng, Fung 凤 Feng, Fung 丰 Feng, Fung 酆 Feng, Fung 富 Fu, Foo, Fuk 付 Fu, Foo, Fuk 伏 Fu, Foo, Fuk 福 Fu, Foo, Fuk 符 Fu, Foo, Fuk 傅 Fu, Foo, Fuk 赅 Gai, Kai, Goi, Goy, Koi, Koy 甘 Gan, Kan, Kam, Gam, Gum 干 Gan, Kan, Kam, Gon, Kon, Gone 港 Gang, Kang, Gong, Kong, Kung 郜 Gao, Kao, Ko, Gou, Gow, Kou, Kow, Gau, Gaw, Kau, Kaw, Go 葛 Ge, Ke, Got, Kot 盖 Ge, Ke, Goi, Goy, Koi, Koy 戈 Ge, Ke, Gwo, Guo, Kwo, Kuo 鬲 Ge, Ke, Lik 根 Gen, Ken, Gan, Kan 亘 Gen, Ken, Gang, Kang 耿 Geng, Keng, Kng, Gang, Kang 宫 Gong, Kong, Kung, Gung 贡 Gong, Kong, Kung, Gung 公 Gong, Kong, Kung, Gung 弓 Gong, Kong, Kung, Gung 龚 Gong, Kong, Kung, Gung 工 Gong, Kong, Kung, Gung 功 Gong, Kong, Kung, Gung 缑 Gou, Kou, Kow, Gow, Go, Ko, Gau, Gaw, Kau, Kaw 苟 Gou, Kou, Kow, Gow, Go, Ko, Gau, Gaw, Kau, Kaw 勾 Gou, Kou, Kow, Gow, Go, Ko, Ngau, Ngaw 古 Gu, Goo, Ku, Koo 谷 Gu, Goo, Ku, Koo, Guk, Kuk, Cook, Kook, Gook 顾 Gu, Goo, Ku, Koo 辜 Gu, Goo, Ku, Koo 关 Guan, Gwan, Kuan, Kwan 管 Guan, Gwan, Kuan, Kwan, Gun, Kun, Koon, Goon 官 Guan, Gwan, Kuan, Kwan, Gun, Kun, Koon, Goon 观 Guan, Gwan, Kuan, Kwan, Gun, Kun, Koon, Goon 冠 Guan, Gwan, Kuan, Kwan, Gun, Kun, Koon, Goon 筦 Guan, Gwan, Kuan, Kwan, Gun, Kun, Koon, Goon 归 Gui, Gwei, Guei, Guey, Kwei, Kuei, Kuey, Gwai, Kwai, Kuai, Guai 桂 Gui, Gwei, Guei, Guey, Kwei, Kuei, Kuey, Gwai, Kwai, Kuai, Guai 妫 Gui, Gwei, Guei, Guey, Kwei, Kuei, Kuey, Gwai, Kwai, Kuai, Guai 炅 Gui, Gwei, Guei, Guey, Kwei, Kuei, Kuey, Gwai, Kwai, Kuai, Guai 邽 Gui, Gwei, Guei, Guey, Kwei, Kuei, Kuey, Gwai, Kwai, Kuai, Guai 炔 Gui, Gwei, Guei, Guey, Kwei, Kuei, Kuey, Kyut, Kiut, Cute 过 Guo, Kuo, Kwo, Kwok, Kuok, Gwo, Gwok, Gwoh, Guok, Quock, Quoc 国 Guo, Kuo, Kwo, Kwok, Kuok, Gwo, Gwok, Gwoh, Guok, Quock, Quoc 呙 Guo, Kuo, Kwo, Kwok, Kuok, Gwo, Gwok, Gwoh, Guok, Quock, Quoc, Gwa, Gua, Kwa, Kua 虢 Guo, Kuo, Kwo, Kwok, Kuok, Gwo, Gwok, Gwoh, Guok, Quock, Quoc, Gwik, Guik, Guick, Kwik, Kuik, Quick 海 Hai, High, Hi, Hoi, Hoy 翰 Han, Hon 寒 Han, Hon 含 Han, Ham 函 Han, Ham 航 Hang, Hung, Hong 杭 Hang, Hung, Hong 郝 Hao, Hau, How, Haw, Ho, Hou, Hoh, Hok, Kok 昊 Hao, Hau, How, Haw, Ho, Hou, Hoh, Hok 和 He, Hek, Wo, Woh, Ho 河 He, Hek, Hoh, Ho 贺 He, Hek, Hoh, Ho 赫 He, Hek, Hoh, Ho, Hak 佫 He, Hek, Hoh, Ho, Hok 恒 Heng, Hang, Hng 衡 Heng, Hang, Hng 后 Hou, Howe, Hoe, Hau, Haw, Hauh 侯 Hou, Howe, Hoe, Hau, Haw, Hauh 郈 Hou, Howe, Hoe, Hau, Haw, Hauh Hu, Hoo, Who Hua, Hwa, Fa Huan, Hwan Hui, Hwei, Huei, Huey, 火 Huo, Hwo, Hwok, Hwoh, Huoh, Fo, Foh 霍 Huo, Hwo, Hwok, Hwoh, Huoh, Fo, Foh, Fok, Fock 皇 Huang, Hwang, Wong, Vong Ji, Jee, Chi, Chee Jia, Chia, Chya, Jya Jian, Chien, Jien, Jiang, Chiang Jiao, Chiao Jin, Chin, Cin, Kim Jing, Ching 樛 Jiu, Chiou, Chiow, Jiou, Jiow, Gau, Gaw, Gao, Kau, Kaw, Kao Ju 涓 Juan, Chuan, Chwan, Jwan, Gyun, Kyun, Kyune, Kyoon, Kiun, Kune, Gyune, Giun, Gune 隽 Juan, Chuan, Chwan, Jwan, Syun, Siun, Syoon Jue 凯 Kai, Hoi, Hoy Kan Kang Kao, Kau, Kaw Ke, Keh Ku Kuai Kuan Kuang Kui Lai Lan Lang Lao, Lau, Law Le, Lok, Lo Lei, Ley, Lay, Leigh Leng Lian Liang, Lyang Liao, Liau, Liaw Lian, Lien Lie, Liek, Lyek, Lye Ling Liong, Lyong 柳 Liu, Liow, Liou, Lio, Lew, Lau, Law, Lao, Lieu Long, Lung Lu, Luh, Luk Luan Luo, Lwo, Lwok, Lwoh, Luoh, Luok, Lo, Loh, Lok, Loo, Lou, Low 麻 Ma, Mah, Mak, Maa Man, Mann Mang Mao, Mau, Maw Mei, May, Mey Men, Mun Meng Mi, Mie, Mee Miao, Miau, Miaw, Meow Min, Minn, Meen, Mean Ming 墨 Mo, Mok, Mou, Mow, Mok, Mock, Moch, Moo 莫 Mo, Mok, Mou, Mow, Mok, Mock, Moch, Moo 鄚 Mo, Mok, Mou, Mow, Mok, Mock, Moch, Moo 木 Mu, Muk, Moo, Mook, Moock, Mooch 牧 Mu, Muk, Moo, Mook, Moock, Mooch 穆 Mu, Muk, Moo, Mook, Moock, Mooch 那 Na, Nak, Nah 纳 Na, Nak, Nah, Nap 南 Nan, Nam Ni, Nee, Knee Nie, Nieh, Niek, Nek, Nye, Nyeh, Nyek, Neck Nian, Nien Ning Niu, Niou, Niow, Nio, Neo 区 Ou, Ow, Keui, Keoi 欧 Ou, Ow, Au, Aw 殴 Ou, Ow, Au, Aw 欧阳 Ouyang, Auyeung, Auyong, Auyoung, Aujoeng, Oyang, Owyang, Owyoung, O’Young Pa, Pak, Pah Pan Pang Pei, Pey, Pay Peng, Pung, Png 皮 Pi, Pih, Pik, Pee, Pei, Pey, Pay, Peih 裨 Pi, Pih, Pik, Pee, Pei, Pey, Pay, Peih 邳 Pi, Pih, Pik, Pee, Bei, Bey, Bay, Beih, Pei, Pey, Pay, Peih Pian, Pien Piao, Piau, Piaw, Peow 平 Ping Po Pu, Poo, Pooh, Puh Qi, Chi, Chee, Ci, Ji Qian, Chien, Cien, Jien Qiao, Chiao, Ciao, Jiao Qin, Chin, Cin, Jin Qiu, Chiu, Chiou, Chiow, Ciu, Ciou, Ciow, Jiu, Jiou, Jiow Qu, Ch'u, Chu, Chyu, Cyu, Jyu, Ju, Cu Quan, Ch'uan, Chuan, Chyuan, Cyuan, Jyuan, Juan, Cuan Que, Ch'ue, Chue, Chuek, Chyue, Chyuek, Cyue, Cyuek, Jyue, Jyuek, Jue, Juek, Cue, Cuek Ran Rao, Rau, Raw 任 Ren, Yam, Jin Rong Ru, Roo, Rue Ruan, Rwan Sa Sang Sha Shan Shang Shangguan Shao, Shau She, Sheh, Shek Shen Sheng Shi, Shih Shou, Show, Sho Shu, Shoo, Shoe Shuang, Shwang, Suang, Swang Shui, Shwei, Shuei, Shuey, Swei, Suei, Suey Si, Sih, Sek, Seh, Se 司马 Sima, Sih-ma, Sek-ma, Seh-ma, Sema, Simah 司徒 Situ, Sih-tu, Sih-too, Sih-toe, Sek-tu, Sek-too, Sek-toe, Seh-tu, Seh-too, Seh-toe, Setu, Setoo, Setoe, Sitou, Sitouh, Sitow, See-tow 松 Song, Sung, Soong, Chung, Choong, Cung, Tsung Sou, Sow, Souw, So, Soo Su, Sue, Soo, Soe, Suk, Suh Sui, Swei, Suei, Suey, Swe, Sway 索 Suo, Swo, Suoh, Swoh, Suok, Swok, Sak, Sack 妁 Suo, Swo, Suoh, Swoh, Suok, Swok, Shuo, Jeuk, Cheuk, Zoek 台 Tai, Thai, Taih, Taik, Toy, Toi, Toih, Tye, Tie 邰 Tai, Thai, Taih, Taik, Toy, Toi, Toih, Tye, Tie 漦 Tai, Thai, Taih, Taik, Toy, Toi, Toih, Tye, Tie Tan, Tann Tang Tao, Tau, Taw Te, Tee, Tay Teng, Tng Ti, Tee Tian, Tien Tiao, Tiau, Tiaw Tie, Tiek, Tieh Ting Tong, Tung Tou, Tow Tu, Too, Toe, Tuh, Tuk Tuan, Twan Wan, One Wei, Wey, Way, Weigh 温 Wen, Wan, One 闻 Wen, Man 文 Wen, Man 翁 Weng, Wng, Yung, Yoong 瓮 Weng, Wng, Ung, Oong 武 Wu, Woo, U, Oo, Mou, Mow, Mouh 伍 Wu, Woo, U, Oo, Ng 巫 Wu, Woo, U, Oo, Mou, Mow, Mouh 乌 Wu, Woo, U, Oo 吾 Wu, Woo, U, Oo, Ng 仵 Wu, Woo, U, Oo, Ng 邬 Wu, Woo, U, Oo 毋 Wu, Woo, U, Oo, Mou, Mow, Mouh 兀 Wu, Woo, U, Oo, Ngat 习 Xi, Hsi, Shee, See, Jap, Chap, Cap 夏 Xia, Hsia, Ha 冼 Xian, Hsian, Hsien, Shien, Sin 咸 Xian, Hsian, Hsien, Shien, Ham 向 Xiang, Hsiang, Siang, Heung, Hoeng 相 Xiang, Hsiang, Siang, Seung, Soeng 项 Xiang, Hsiang, Siang, Hong 肖 Xiao, Hsiao, Siao, Chiu 萧 Xiao, Hsiao, Siao, Siu 谢 Xie, Hsie, Hsieh, Je, Che, Sia 解 Xie, Hsie, Hsieh, Gai, Kai 新 Xin, Hsin, Sin, San 辛 Xin, Hsin, Sin, San 兴 Xing, Hsing, Sing, Hing 幸 Xing, Hsing, Sing, Hang 邢 Xing, Hsing, Sing, Ying, Ing 熊 Xiong, Hsiong, Siong, Hung 敻 Xiong, Hsiong, Siong, Hing 修 Xiu, Hsiu, Hsiou, Hsiow, Siu, Sau 休 Xiu, Hsiu, Hsiou, Hsiow, Siu, Sau 盱 Xu, Hsu, Hs'u, Heui 胥 Xu, Hsu, Hs'u, Seui 鄦 Xu, Hsu, Hs'u, Heui 雪 Xue, Hsue, Hs'ue, Syut 薛 Xue, Hsue, Hs'ue, Sit 荀 Xun, Hsun, Hs'un, Seun, Soen 轧 Ya, Ja, Jat, Chat, Zat 衙 Ya, Ja, Nga, Ngah 严 Yan, Yen, Yim, Im 颜 Yan, Yen, Ngan 延 Yan, Yen, Yin, In 燕 Yan, Yen, Yin, In 杨 Yang, Yeung, Io, Yo, Yeo, Yeoh 扬 Yang, Yeung 羊 Yang, Yeung 仰 Yang, Yeung 姚 Yao, Yau, Yaw, Yiu 摇 Yao, Yau, Yaw, Yiu 瑶 Yao, Yau, Yaw, Yiu 尧 Yao, Yau, Yaw, Yiu 叶 Ye, Yeh, Yap, Ip, Yip Yi, I, Ee, Yee Yin, In, Inn, Een Ying, Ing, Eeng Yong, Yung, Yoong Yuan, Yuen, Jyen Yue, Yueh Yu, Iu, Ioo, Yoo, Yuh, Ik Yun, Yoon, Yune Zan, Tzan, Can, Tsan, Tjan Zang, Tzang, Cang, Tsang, Tjang Ze, Tze, Ce, Tse, Tje Zeng, Tzeng, Ceng, Tseng, Tjeng Zeng, Tzeng, Ceng, Tseng, Tjeng Zeng, Tzeng, Ceng, Tseng, Tjeng Zhan, Chan, Can, Jhan Zhang, Chang, Cang, Jhang Zhao, Chao, Cao, Jhao, Jhaw, Jaw Zhen, Chen, Cen, Chn, Jhen Zheng, Cheng, Ceng, Chng, Jheng, Jhng Zhi, Chih, Jhih Zhong, Chong, Chung, Jhong, Jhung Zhou, Chou, Chow, Chouh, Jhou, Jhow, Joe Zhu, Chu, Choo, Jhu 庄 Zhuang, Chuang, Cuang, Jhuang 诸葛 Zhuge, Chu-ke, Chu-kek, Chu-keh, Jhuge Zhuo, Chuo, Chuok, Chuoh, Chwo, Chwok, Chwoh, Jhuo, Jhuok Zi, Tzi, Tzu, Tz'u, Tzih, Tze, Tsih, Tse, Cih, Ce, Tjih, Tje Zong, Tzong, Tzung, Tsong, Tsung, Tjong, Tjung, Cong, Cung Zou, Tzou, Tzow, Tsou, Tsow, Tjou, Tjow, Cou 组 Zu, Tzu, Tsu, Tju, Cu, Jou, Joe, Jow, Chou, Chow, Cou, Cow 祖 Zu, Tzu, Tsu, Tju, Cu, Jou, Joe, Jow, Chou, Chow, Cou, Cow 坐 Zuo, Tzuo, Tzuok, Tzuoh, Tzwo, Tzwok, Tzwoh, Tjuo, Tjuok, Tjuoh, Tjwo, Tjwok, Tjwoh, Cuo, Cuok, Cuoh, Cwo, Cwok, Cwoh, Cho, Choh 左 Zuo, Tzuo, Tzuok, Tzuoh, Tzwo, Tzwok, Tzwoh, Tjuo, Tjuok, Tjuoh, Tjwo, Tjwok, Tjwoh, Cuo, Cuok, Cuoh, Cwo, Cwok, Cwoh, Jo, Joe, Joh Chinese-Guyanese surnames These three-part surnames are used by people of Chinese descent in Guyana: Chee-A-Nam Chee-A-Tow Chee-Yee-Cheong Cho-Kin-Choy Cho-See-Nam Fung-A-Fat Fung-On Hoahing Hoalim Ho-A-Yun Lam-A-Sy Low-A-Chee Man-Son-Hing Phung Foo Pow Sue-A-Quan Tjon-A-Kien Tsoi-A-Sue Woon-Sam Surnames of Chinese in Hawaii and Samoa These names are peculiar to people who immigrated to Hawaii or Samoa from China. The "Ah" before many of these names comes from a Chinese title of respect. Ah Ching Ah Choi Ah Chong Ah Fat Ah Fong Ah Him Ah Kam Ah King Ah Kiong Ah Liki Ah Loe Ah Mau Ahnee Ah Quin Ah Sam Ahsing Ah Wong Ah You Hew Len Ho Ching Po Ching