凯莉
Kǎilì
The English name Kelly is translated into Chinese as 凯莉 (Kǎilì).
凯莉 is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The standard form is 凯莉, but 克莉 is an alternative way to write the name Kelly.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Kǎilì.
Did you know?
- The character 莉 refers to the jasmine flower, which is often used in Chinese female names to symbolize purity and elegance.
- The character 凯 in 凯莉 means 'triumph' or 'victory', giving the name a connotation of success that 'Kelly' does not have in English.
- In China, people often choose an English name like 'Kelly' and a Chinese equivalent like 凯莉 to present a modern, international image in business or school.
Examples in context
- 很高兴认识你，我叫凯丽。Nice to meet you, my name is Kelly.
- 你好，我是科丽。Hello, I am Kelly.
- 克莉，我们一起去吃饭吧！Kelly, let's have dinner together!
- 凯丽，你今天穿的衣服真漂亮！Kelly, the clothes you're wearing today look beautiful!
- 小明，这是我好朋友科丽。Xiao Ming, this is my good friend Kelly.
- 凯莉很喜欢喝咖啡。Kǎilì hěn xǐhuān hē kāfēi.Kelly likes drinking coffee very much.
- 那是凯莉的手机。Nà shì Kǎilì de shǒujī.That is Kelly's phone.
- 凯莉是一名医生。Kǎilì shì yì míng yīshēng.Kelly is a doctor.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a common acquaintance.
- 浩然 Haoran你认识凯莉吗？Nǐ rènshì Kǎilì ma?Do you know Kelly?
- 雨婷 Yuting认识，她是我的同学。Rènshì, tā shì wǒ de tóngxué.Yes, she is my classmate.
- 浩然 Haoran凯莉最近怎么样？Kǎilì zuìjìn zěnmeyàng?How has Kelly been lately?
- 雨婷 Yuting她最近工作很忙。Tā zuìjìn gōngzuò hěn máng.She has been very busy with work lately.
