name..

Guest · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:06 am Post subject: name..

hey guys! what does the 2 chinese syllables after tony's name mean? "chiu wai?" is that his chinese name? sorry im clueless!

nonna here!

Pungyo · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 400 Location: New Jersey, U.S.A.

I don't profess to speak Chinese, so I don't know the actual translation of his name, but, Chiu Wai is his given name... Leung is his family name. Tony is just a western name he chose for himself, as many Asians in the entertainment industry and otherwise, seem to do... and step in anyone and correct me if I'm wrong. Think

I have Chinese friends here in my country named David, Kevin, Helen and Andy. But their given names on their driver's licenses are Sheng Guang, Xiao Lung, Xiao Chun and Rui Chen (obviously, I won't give their family names). Shhh

So, if you were Tony's mother or sister, I'm sure you'd be calling him Chiu Wai. Does that make sense?

-K
_________________
Post nubila, Phoebus.

Guest · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:55 pm Post subject:

朝 (Chiu) means - dynasty or morning
偉 (Wai) means - great, robust; extraordinary

Pungyo · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 400 Location: New Jersey, U.S.A.

Thank you! Now we all know!

Extraordinary Mornings AND Tony Leung Chiu Wai make me happy!! A perfect name for a perfect man!! sunny

-K
_________________
Post nubila, Phoebus.

Franka · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 60 Location: Taiwan

Pungyo · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 400 Location: New Jersey, U.S.A.

Thanks Franka,

I love learning new things... I wish I could hear the difference in pronunciation between chiu - dynasty and chiu - morning. Thanks for clearing it up. Very Happy

-K
_________________
Post nubila, Phoebus.

Franka · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 60 Location: Taiwan

argh~ the difference in pronunciation between chiu - dynasty and chiu - morning? It's hard to explain~Who can help me~I don't know how to explain this Wink

I'll try..........
chiu in dynasty sounds more like "chao"
and the morning meaning sounds like "zhao" or "jao"
I checked the dictionary Cool

_________________
世情笑、人寂寥、壯懷誰留向晚照

Guest · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:31 pm Post subject:

hmm now i know! thanks pungyo! it's funny my best friend in college is pure chinese but i never got to learn the chinese she & her family taught me. it's really hard...yeah, they do have chinese & western names. also in the Philiippines, they have Filipino lastnames as well. that's what their ancestors did inorder for them to be able to marry Filipinas so they can stay in our country. so in the Phils, they have full names both in Filipino & Chinese! isn't that amazing Shocked

i wish i could also choose the name i want to be called by hihi... Very Happy

girlntrouble82 · Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 70 Location: USA

sorry forgot to login! it's was me on top Rolling Eyes

Desiree2 · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:35 am Post subject:

Yes, to choose a name for oneself... Nice!

On the other hand, I would really like to know how my first name would be translated into Chinese.

Desiree - means the desired

How would that be?

Anyway, I am glad to know the meanings of Chiu Wai and I am amazed how well they fit to HIM! Very Happy

_________________
Kind Regards,
Desiree

宁死不屈。

Franka · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 60 Location: Taiwan

Desire? in Chinese that is 希("xi" or "shi") 望(wang) or 期(chi) 望(wang)
shi means "hope" and wang means "look"
chi has a lot of meanings, but I think it will also be hope here.
_________________
世情笑、人寂寥、壯懷誰留向晚照

Desiree2 · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:00 pm Post subject:

Wah!!! Thank you a lot Franka!!!!! Giving a kiss

_________________
Kind Regards,
Desiree

宁死不屈。

Franka · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 60 Location: Taiwan

You're welcome Dancing

_________________
世情笑、人寂寥、壯懷誰留向晚照