麦迪
Màidí
The English given name Maddy is translated into Chinese as 麦迪 (Màidí).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Taiwan, you may hear the name Maddy as 瑪蒂.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Màidí.
Did you know?
- The character 玛 in the Taiwan version 瑪蒂 is almost exclusively used for translating foreign names or referring to 'agate' gemstones.
- The character 迪 is often used in translations of Western names to represent the 'dy' or 'die' sound, and it carries a meaning of 'to enlighten' or 'guide'.
- The character 迪 is also used in the name of the famous brand 'Disney' in Chinese, transliterated as 迪士尼 (Díshìní).
Examples in context
- 麦蒂, 你今天的报告准备好了吗？Maddy, is your report ready for today?
- 麦迪在看书。Màidí zài kànshū.Maddy is reading a book.
- 那个女孩叫麦迪。Nàge nǚhái jiào Màidí.That girl is called Maddy.
- 麦迪是我的好朋友。Màidí shì wǒ de hǎo péngyǒu.Maddy is my good friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance in a cafe.
- 浩然 Haoran佳怡，你知道麦迪吗？Jiāyí, nǐ zhīdào Màidí ma?Jiayi, do you know Maddy?
- 佳怡 Jiayi我知道，她很友好。Wǒ zhīdào, tā hěn yǒuhǎo.I know her, she is very friendly.
- 浩然 Haoran麦迪最近过生日。Màidí zuìjìn guò shēngrì.Maddy's birthday was recently.
- 佳怡 Jiayi我们要给她买礼物吗？Wǒmen yào gěi tā mǎi lǐwù ma?Should we buy her a gift?
