特里
Tèlǐ
The English masculine given name Terry is translated into Chinese as 特里 (Tèlǐ).
Which one should you use?
Both 特里 and 泰瑞 can be used to translate the name Terry in formal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
Tèlǐ
Did you know?
- The alternative version 泰瑞 uses the character 泰, which is associated with Mount Tai and suggests stability and peace. This version is often perceived as more elegant or traditional than 特里.
- Because 特里 is a transliteration, it is treated as a foreign noun and does not follow the traditional Chinese naming convention of having a single-character surname.
- Addressing a person named Terry as just 特里 in a business meeting might seem overly blunt. In Chinese culture, even when dealing with foreigners, it is more polite to use a title or a full name rather than just the transliterated given name.
Examples in context
- 你好，我叫特里。很高兴认识你。Hello, my name is Terry. Nice to meet you.
- 他是特里。Tā shì Tèlǐ.He is Terry.
- 我认识特里。Wǒ rènshi Tèlǐ.I know Terry.
- 特里是我的好朋友。Tèlǐ shì wǒ de hǎo péngyǒu.Terry is my good friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person at a party.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那个男生是特里吗？Nàge nánshēng shì Tèlǐ ma?Is that guy Terry?
- 佳怡 Jiayi对，他就是特里。Duì, tā jiùshì Tèlǐ.Yes, that is Terry.
- 志强 Zhiqiang特里人很好。Tèlǐ rén hěn hǎo.Terry is a very nice person.
- 佳怡 Jiayi是的，他非常友好。Shì de, tā fēicháng yǒuhǎo.Yes, he is very friendly.
