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 In China, most people regard the giving of a name as one of the most important personal choices one can make in life. But since Chinese words improperly pronounced often have completely different meanings than what is intended, many Chinese select English names that have certain significance for them while also offering international visitors, and even residents, a far easier chance to pronounce them correctly. That concept is what is explored in a new book from Mark Batty Publisher called “In China, My Name Is.”
Researched, written and photographed by Valerie Blanco and Ellen Feberwee, Dutch travelers and students of international social trends, “In China, My Name Is” introduces the reader to dozens of Chinese people and their reasons for selecting their English names.
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Which Chinese dialect do you speak?
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Started: 03/08/2010
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