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There are hundreds of different ways an English name can be translated into Chinese.
Only a carefully selected Chinese name will win respect and open doors in the Greater China market.
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In the U.S., Chinese (Mandarin) is the 3rd most commonly spoken language according to Census 2000.
Only English and Spanish have more speakers.
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In the world, more people speak Chinese as their native language than speak English and Spanish combined.
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China is becoming the world's largest economic superpower.
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Many Chinese may have difficulty remembering your non-Chinese name or knowing how it is pronounced.
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If you don't have a Chinese translation of your name, Chinese business associates as well as reporters may create names for you. You might not like the names they create.
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If more than one person writes about or refers to you, you could end up with several versions of your Chinese name. The different versions will confuse your clients.
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When an enthusiastic amateur gives you a Chinese name, it is done with little or no marketing or branding consideration. It may also have connotations you will not like.
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Once people start to associate you with a name, it is difficult for you to ask them to change the name without offending them.
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Hiring a Chinese naming specialist to translate your name into Chinese lets you take charge of your image. Ordinary translators simply translate; naming experts have expertise in Chinese naming. They can create a Chinese name that has good meanings, sounds like your English name, and clearly identifies you.
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