黛莉拉
dàilìlā
黛莉拉 (dàilìlā) is the Chinese translation for the name Delilah, the biblical mistress of Samson.
The name is used to refer to the biblical figure Delilah.
Meaning: biblical mistress of Samson (name)
Which one should you use?
黛莉拉 is the default form, while 迪丽拉 is a formal translation.
How do you pronounce it?
dàilìlā
Did you know?
- Because 黛莉拉 is a transliteration, the character 黛 (dài) actually refers to a dark pigment used for eyebrows in ancient Chinese makeup. This gives the name a subtle, unexpected visual connection to traditional beauty rituals.
- While 黛莉拉 is used for the biblical figure, a Chinese speaker might not immediately associate the name with betrayal unless the context of the story is provided. Unlike in the West, the name does not automatically function as a cultural shorthand for a 'femme fatale'.
- In Chinese, the character 莉 in 黛莉拉 is the standard character for 'jasmine', a flower symbolizing purity and fragrance. This creates a linguistic contrast with the biblical character's role as a betrayer.
Examples in context
- 迪丽拉在今晚的晚会上会见了许多重要人物。Delilah met many important figures at tonight's party.
- 黛芮拉是一个友善和聪明的人。Delilah is a friendly and intelligent person.
- 我们一起去迪丽拉的生日派对吧！Let's go to Delilah's birthday party together!
- 黛莉拉是一个很有名的人物。Dàilìlā shì yīgè hěn yǒumíng de rénwù.Delilah is a very famous figure.
- 你在读关于黛莉拉的故事吗？Nǐ zài dú guānyú Dàilìlā de gùshì ma?Are you reading the story about Delilah?
- 黛莉拉在圣经中出现了。Dàilìlā zài Shèngjīng zhōng chūxiàn le.Delilah appears in the Bible.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a book they are reading.
- 伟 Wei佳怡，你在读关于黛莉拉的故事吗？Jiāyí, nǐ zài dú guānyú Dàilìlā de gùshì ma?Jiayi, are you reading the story about Delilah?
- 佳怡 Jiayi是的，她在书里非常复杂。Shì de, tā zài shū lǐ fēicháng fùzá.Yes, she is very complex in the book.
- 伟 Wei我也觉得黛莉拉这个角色很有意思。Wǒ yě juédé Dàilìlā zhège juésè hěn yǒuyìsi.I also think the character of Delilah is interesting.
- 佳怡 Jiayi没错，伟，她的故事很精彩。Méi cuò, Wěi, tā de gùshì hěn jīngcǎi.That's right, Wei, her story is wonderful.
