安迪
Āndí
The English name Andy is translated into Chinese as 安迪 (Āndí).
安迪 is the transliteration of the name Andy.
Meaning: pet form of Andrew or its equivalent in the language concerned (name)
Which one should you use?
安迪 is the standard transliteration for the name, while 阿迪 is an informal nickname used to address someone named Andy in familiar settings.
How do you pronounce it?
Āndí
Did you know?
- Because Chinese characters are logograms, a person named 安迪 can change the characters used for their name to alter the meaning while keeping the same pronunciation.
- The first character in 安迪, 安, means 'peace' or 'quiet'. When choosing transliterations for foreign names, Chinese speakers often select characters with positive meanings to bring good luck to the person.
- In Chinese culture, adding the prefix 阿 to create the nickname 阿迪 is a common way to show affection or intimacy, similar to how English speakers use 'diminutives'.
Examples in context
- 安迪約會從不遲到。Andy is never late for a date.This sentence is useful for seeing 安迪 used in a sentence about a date.Tatoeba #875119 by Martha, translation #66955 by CN
- 安迪一定練習得很辛苦。Andy must have practiced very hard.This sentence is useful for seeing 安迪 used in a sentence about practicing hard.Tatoeba #802003 by Martha, translation #66956 by CN
- 安迪在看書。Āndí zài kànshū.Andy is reading a book.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person named Andy at a cafe.
- 佳怡 Jiayi安迪在那裡嗎？Āndí zài nàlǐ ma?Is Andy there?
- 浩然 Haoran他在等妳，佳怡。Tā zài děng nǐ, Jiāyí.He is waiting for you, Jiayi.
- 佳怡 Jiayi安迪今天穿什麼？Āndí jīntiān chuān shénme?What is Andy wearing today?
- 浩然 Haoran他穿了一件藍色襯衫。Tā chuānle yī jiàn lán sè chènshān.He is wearing a blue shirt.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “andy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
