simple translation

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  1. #1

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    simple translation

    Hi there - started what I thought was simple task of getting business cards yesterday, I have a guy to do the printing, but I want one side in english and one side in chinese (traditional or simple) and need to translate my info. I was told I need to choose a chinese name since 'christie' doesn't exist. 'one who leads dragons' was one name suggested, think I need help...
    can anyone suggest someone to do a very basic translation
    cheers
    one who leads dragons
    (just trying it out)


  2. #2

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    I played this game for a few years when I first moved to greater China, but abandoned it after a while. My view now is that if you don't speak Chinese and won't recognise and answer to a Chinese name if someone calls you by it then either don't put a name on the Chinese side or put your name in Latin characters.


  3. #3

    I suggest you just put Christie as your Chinese name until you get a Chinese name you really like.

    If you are a lady,"One who leads deagons" is not a suitable name after being translated.


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    Could someone suggest some nice chinese names for men and women?