马库斯
mǎkùsī
In Chinese, the male given name Marcus is translated as 马库斯 (mǎkùsī).
马库斯 is used as the formal equivalent for the name Marcus.
What does it mean word for word?
The character 马 (mǎ) means horse.
How do you pronounce it?
mǎkùsī
Did you know?
- The character 库 (kù) in 马库斯 means 'warehouse' or 'storehouse', though in this context it carries no meaning other than its sound.
- The character 斯 (sī) is one of the most common characters used to end the transliteration of Western names, such as in 路易斯 for 'Louis'.
- While 马 is a very common Chinese surname, in the context of 马库斯, it is just a syllable used to mimic the 'Ma' sound.
Examples in context
- 马库斯是个好人。Mǎkùsī shì gè hǎorén.Marcus is a good person.
- 我认识马库斯。Wǒ rènshì Mǎkùsī.I know Marcus.
- 马库斯在做什么？Mǎkùsī zài zuò shénme?What is Marcus doing?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你见过马库斯吗？Nǐ jiànguò Mǎkùsī ma?Have you seen Marcus?
- 佳怡 Jiayi我没见过他。Wǒ méi jiànguò tā.I haven't seen him.
- 志强 Zhiqiang马库斯今天不在公司。Mǎkùsī jīntiān bù zài gōngsī.Marcus is not at the office today.
- 佳怡 Jiayi哦，我明白了。Ò, wǒ míngbáile.Oh, I see.
