扎克
zhā kè
The English masculine given name 'Zack' is translated into Chinese as 扎克 (zhā kè).
扎克 is used as an informal translation for the name 'Zack' in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is zhā kè.
Did you know?
- If a person named 'Zack' wants to be more formal in China, they might adopt a completely different Chinese name that follows traditional naming customs instead of using the phonetic 扎克.
- If you were to write the name for a formal document, a person might use a different set of characters that sound similar but carry more auspicious or 'lucky' meanings. This is common in Chinese transliteration to avoid 'unlucky' character connotations.
- The character 克 is frequently used in the transliteration of many Western names ending in a 'k' sound, such as 'Jack' or 'Mark'.
Examples in context
- 这是我的朋友，扎克。This is my friend, Zack.
- 扎克是一个好人。Zhākè shì yīgè hǎorén.Zack is a good person.
- 扎克正在看书。Zhākè zhèngzài kànshū.Zack is reading a book.
- 我想认识扎克。Wǒ xiǎng rènshí Zhākè.I want to meet Zack.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance in a cafe.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你认识扎克吗？Nǐ rènshí Zhākè ma?Do you know Zack?
- 伟 Wei我不认识他。Wǒ bù rènshí tā.I don't know him.
- 佳怡 Jiayi他是个很友善的男生。Tā shì gè hěn yǒushàn de nánshēng.He is a very friendly guy.
- 伟 Wei那下次我想见见他。Nà xià cì wǒ xiǎng jiànjiàn tā.Then I want to meet him next time.
