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Chinese name...

by Ember (CamilleTheGreat)

5/6/2009, 5:20 PM

Chinese-learners generally need to adopt Chinese names. I'm still deciding on mine. I'm so picky - I need a lot of help. I'll provide the pronunciations and meanings, you guys tell me what you think! Thanks so much, in advance.

BTW: The character for "shui," meaning "water," is my favorite character. That's why it's in there so much. J is my favorite constant sound in Chinese - that's why that's in there so much, too.

My Chinese surname is Zhen - pronounced like Jen.

Shuijin (shway-dzeen; "water" and "gold")
Shuijia (shway-dzya; "water" and "home")
Shuiming (shway-meeng; "water" and "bright")
Shuinuan (shway-nwen; "water" and "warmth")
Shuihua (shway-whua; "water flower")

Juan (dzwan; "graceful")
Shui (shway; "water")

I know it's a lot... Thanks a ton to anyone who helps!

#Chinese

This message was edited 5/6/2009, 5:29 PM

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- Murasaki (lady murasaki)

5/7/2009, 7:11 AM

I like Shuihua "water flower" such a pretty and original meaning!

- Nausicaa

5/6/2009, 7:21 PM

Shuijin, Shuijia, or Shuihua

Shuijia I think has the best sound and Shuihua has the best meaning. Shuikin has a cool sound too

- telfalathiel

5/6/2009, 7:18 PM

Considering all aspects (pronunciation and meaning), I like Shuihua best, followed by Shuijin, and then Shuiming.

- KrisMichelle

5/6/2009, 7:10 PM

I like Shuiming the best for its sound and meaning.

- Dracotorix

5/6/2009, 6:32 PM

I'd pick either Shuijin or Shuihua. Probably Shuihua unless you are bent on getting a "J" in there somewhere!

Also, totally off-topic except that it has to do with my name in another language: I picked the kanji to use for my name and it means "benevolent horse".

- ICEyun

5/6/2009, 5:37 PM

Shuihua and Shuiming are my favorites.

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