How to Say "Kennedy" in Chinese

肯尼迪

Kěnnídí

The English surname Kennedy is translated into Chinese as 肯尼迪 (Kěnnídí). Wiktionary also lists 甘迺迪 (Gānnǎidí).

Meaning: surname (name)

Ways to say it

“kennedy” in Chinese
Chinese	Romanization (Wiktionary)	Note
肯尼迪	Kěnnídí
甘迺迪	Gānnǎidí	Taiwan

The form 肯尼迪 is a phonetic transliteration composed of three characters: 肯 (kěn), 尼 (ní) and 迪 (dí).

The form 甘迺迪 is used in Taiwan, whereas 肯尼迪 is the standard transliteration in Mainland China.

Kěnnídí

The character 甘 used in the Taiwan version 甘迺迪 literally means 'sweet' in Chinese.
The character 迪 used in the Mainland Chinese version is often chosen for foreign names because it suggests 'enlightenment' or 'guiding'.
The variation 甘迺迪 uses the character 迺, a more classical or archaic character used for phonetic purposes in older texts.

约翰甘迺迪被安葬在阿靈頓公墓。
J.F. Kennedy was buried in Arlington Cemetery.
This sentence shows the use of 甘迺迪 in a historical context regarding John F. Kennedy.
Tatoeba #801501 by Martha, translation #72213 by CK
肯尼迪总统被刺杀了，但是他的传奇会永久长存。
President Kennedy was killed, but his legend will live on forever.
This sentence shows the use of 肯尼迪 when discussing President Kennedy.
Tatoeba #512445 by fucongcong, translation #62577 by Ivanovb
肯尼迪是一个非常有名的名字。
Kěnnídí shì yīgè fēicháng yǒumíng de míngzi.
Kennedy is a very famous name.

Two students are discussing a history project in the library.

俊杰 Junjie

梓涵，你读过关于肯尼迪的书吗？
Zǐhán, nǐ dúguò guānyú Kěnnídí de shū ma?
Zihan, have you read any books about Kennedy?
梓涵 Zihan

我读过几本，为什么问我？
Wǒ dúguò jǐ běn, wèishéme wèn wǒ?
I've read a few, why do you ask?
俊杰 Junjie

我想在报告中提到肯尼迪总统。
Wǒ xiǎng zài bàogào zhōng tídào Kěnnídí zǒngtǒng.
I want to mention President Kennedy in my report.
梓涵 Zihan

没问题，我可以帮你找资料。
Méi wèntí, wǒ kěyǐ bāng nǐ zhǎo zīliào.
No problem, I can help you find some materials.

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