比利
bǐ lì
The English masculine given name Billy is translated into Chinese as 比利 (bǐ lì).
比利 is used as a masculine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bǐ lì.
Did you know?
- While 比利 is a phonetic translation, Chinese speakers might use a 'nickname' style by doubling the name to 比利比利 to make it sound cute or affectionate.
- Because 比利 is a phonetic transcription, it does not carry an inherent meaning like a traditional Chinese name would. While a native name might signify 'strength' or 'wisdom', 比利 is chosen purely because it sounds like the English name.
- The character 利 is associated with 'profit' and 'sharpness'. In Chinese culture, this makes 比利 sound like a name bringing both success and efficiency.
Examples in context
- 比利擅長運動。Billy is good at sports.This sentence is useful for showing how to use 比利 in a sentence about someone's abilities.Tatoeba #833176 by Martha, translation #34598 by CN
- 比利是我的好朋友。Bǐlì shì wǒ de hǎo péngyǒu.Billy is my good friend.
- 比利今天不在家。Bǐlì jīntiān bù zài jiā.Billy is not home today.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- 雨婷 Yuting比利今天来了吗？Bǐlì jīntiān lái le ma?Did Billy come today?
- 俊杰 Junjie他还没有到。Tā hái méiyǒu dào.He hasn't arrived yet.
- 雨婷 Yuting我得给他打电话。Wǒ děi gěi tā dǎ diànhuà.I need to call him.
- 俊杰 Junjie好的，快打吧。Hǎo de, kuài dǎ ba.Okay, go ahead and call.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
