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“change one's name” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingǎi míng

Example

我想改名。wǒ xiǎng gǎi míng

I want to change my name.

Illustration for 改名 (change one's name)

How to say “change one's name” in Chinese

“Change one's name” in Chinese is 改名 (gǎi míng).

An old name is replaced by a new label, changing how a person or thing is identified.

Full entry for 改名: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 改名

结婚后，她选择改名。jié hūn hòu tā xuǎn zé gǎi míng

After getting married, she chose to change her name.

Tips for using 改名

  • In everyday Chinese, this verb can describe either adopting a different name in speech or making an official change on documents, so context shows whether a legal procedure is involved.

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