布賴恩 / 布赖恩
Bùlài'ēn
The English male given name Brian is translated into Chinese as 布賴恩 / 布赖恩 (Bùlài'ēn). Wiktionary also lists 布萊恩 / 布莱恩 (Bùlái'ēn).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 布賴恩 / 布赖恩 | Bùlài'ēn |
| 布萊恩 / 布莱恩 | Bùlái'ēn |
Which one should you use?
The forms 布賴恩 / 布赖恩 and 布萊恩 / 布莱恩 are variations used to represent the same name. The form 布萊恩 / 布莱恩 is noted as the formal Mandarin Chinese translation.
How do you pronounce it?
Bùlài'ēn
Did you know?
- While 布賴恩 is the phonetic translation, a Chinese person might suggest a completely different, single-character Chinese name for a 'Brian' to make it sound more native.
- The character 賴 used in 布賴恩 is also the common Chinese surname 'Lai', meaning it is a real word and name in its own right.
- While English names are just names, the character 恩 used in the translation means 'grace' or 'mercy', a very positive quality in Chinese culture.
Examples in context
- 你好，我是布莱恩。Hello, I am Brian.
- 布赖恩在学汉语。Brian is studying Chinese.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brian” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
