Chinese name

Mandarin personal designation

A Chinese name is a personal name following Chinese naming conventions, typically with the family name first and given name second.

The term also refers to a Chinese-language name adopted by non-Chinese people, often for business, study, or cultural immersion: She chose a Chinese name when she moved to Beijing.

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