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- Chinese people began to give themselves English names after the Reform and Opening Up in the late 1970s, when they were exposed increasingly to western cultures. For many, English names are informal haos that represent another layer of identity.
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Mar 29, 2017 · Learn the reasons why English names are so important to Chinese people and get a better understanding of Chinese business culture.
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Feb 9, 2018 · Chinese people began to give themselves English names after the Reform and Opening Up in the late 1970s, when they were exposed increasingly to western cultures. For many, English names are informal haos that represent another layer of identity.
Jan 8, 2016 · It's not uncommon for people from the Chinese-speaking world to have two different names - a Chinese and a Western one. While this serves a practical purpose, it also has social implications....
Nov 8, 2016 · One of the quirkier aspects of Chinese popular culture today is the practice of choosing Western names, usually those common to English-speaking nations. Indeed, readers may even have enjoyed a laugh at the expense of a Chinese friend with an unusual name, such as Seven, Strong, or Cupid.
Apr 27, 2009 · Increasingly, these bosses are Chinese, yet the English names persist, in part because English tends to be the lingua franca for business technology, and even native Chinese often find it...
- Huan Hsu
Historically, there are many reasons why people in China also have an English name. Most recently, people choose an English name to facilitate doing business with international colleagues, reasoning that it’s easier for colleagues to pronounce an English name.
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Chinese names are rich in meaning, history and tradition. Unlike western names which are often chosen just for their sound, Chinese names are carefully selected based on various factors and can reveal a lot about a person’s background and family history.
