Latest Updates on Great Chinese Names

Hugo: I had to be here for some reason

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:19:19 GMT

Hugo says: I had to be here for some reason. And that means you have to be here for some reason too. Have you figured out your reason?

Learn Mandarin Help

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:49:35 GMT

Hi Ding, Thanks for giving us the opportunity to introduce our website and our business. Our Chinese name is 帮你学中文！ My wife, Audrey, and I built our

Great Experience

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:30:44 GMT

Ding is polite, utterly professional, honest, and definitely a great person to work with when it comes to Chinese name selection. In addition to hiring

What is My Chinese Surname?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:19:08 GMT

Many overseas Chinese are asking "What is my Chinese surname?" You can easily find the answer here.

Character Forms
Vs Meaningful Characters

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:32:22 GMT

Character forms vs meaningful characters. Which should we give preference to? In name selection, we have to look at form, calculation of number of strokes,

Very Meaningful

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:08:26 GMT

I'm glad to have found this website www.great-chinese-names.com. The explanations were clearly laid out and easy to understand. Most important of all,

Five Frames Name Selection Method: What is it?

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:09:15 GMT

Learn more about Five Frames Name Selection Method. Who invented this method? How is it used in Chinese name selection?

Why Chinese Dictionaries Show Different Number Of Strokes

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:37 GMT

A client asked me Why Chinese dictionaries show different number of strokes for these 2 characters, 瑛 and 瑜? She gave me a link to a Chinese dictionary

Old Chinese Name

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:26:09 GMT

My friends are teasing me that I have an old Chinese name. What do you think?

Chinese New Year Of Water Dragon 2012

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:36:13 GMT

Happy Chinese New Year to all readers who are celebrating it. The 2012 Chinese New Year falls on 23 January. This is the day of the beginning of a new

Recommended Chinese Books

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:28:07 GMT

Browse through recommended Chinese Books such as Chinese names books, dictionary and fengshui.

Should I Sell My Condo Now?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:33:13 GMT

Should I sell my condo now? Question and answer.

China Map

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:15:32 GMT

Explore China map to plan for your tour in China.

How long is a Chinese Name?

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:07:51 GMT

How long is a Chinese name? How many words are there? Which is the surname and which is the given name? Learn more.

Got a tattoo and not really sure what it means?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:58:32 GMT

I was 17 years of age at the time and wanted a tattoo. My girlfriend decided for my 18th birthday to surprise me by taking me to a tattoo parlor. Inside

What Do These Chinese Characters Tattoo Say?

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:55:31 GMT

See what these Chinese characters tattoo say. This is a movie clip from the movie Larry Crowne, starring Tom Hanks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw (the lady with the tattoo) and Wilmer Valderama (the guy behind the glass window).

Chinese Characters Elements

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:10:08 GMT

See what are the Chinese characters elements. Using them in a Chinese name helps to strengthen the elements of wood, fire, earth, metal or water.

Patient and Organized

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:06:43 GMT

Ding has been very helpful and patient with the name picking process I've requested. For anyone having problem looking for good advice on picking the

Choosing Between Two Job Opportunities

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:01:07 GMT

How Yijing helps in choosing between two job opportunities. Read the question and answer.

Chinese Name Seal

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:25:00 GMT

Get a Chinese name seal design that you can use with a rubber stamp. Stamp it on your books or other belongings and make them look cool.

Get Your Free Chinese Name

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:26:19 GMT

Hello All, get your free Chinese name. You may have seen this on the home page. That's right ~ get a free name! Thanks for visiting this website.

Types of Chinese Tea Categorized by Colors

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:22:44 GMT

Chinese tea can be categorized according to colors. Find out what the 6 categories are. I like green tea and oolong tea. Which is your favorite?

Chrysanthemum Tea with Goji Berries

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:57:19 GMT

The fall (autumn) season usually sees many people coughing and having flu. The weather during this season causes those with weak lungs to suffer lungs related illnesses.

Learn more on how to cure these illnesses quickly with chrysanthemum tea and goji berries.

Chinese Name Translation And Transliteration

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:31:40 GMT

Find out what's the difference between a Chinese name translation and a transliteration. It may save you from having an embarrassing Chinese name.

Chinese Name

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:34:27 GMT

What is my Chinese name? How do you write your non-Chinese name in Chinese? Find it here.

1911 Movie

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:33:08 GMT

1911, also known as Xinhai Revolution and the The 1911 Revolution, is an upcoming Chinese historical drama film. The film is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. Besides starring in it, Jackie Chan is also the executive producer and director of the film. Co-stars include Chan's son Jaycee Chan, Li Bingbing, Winston Chao and Joan Chen.

5 Simple Steps on
How to Brew Chinese Tea

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:38:48 GMT

Learn these 5 simple and easy steps to brew a good cup of Chinese tea. Firstly, we need tea leaves of good grade. Next, is the water. Water does make

Frequently Asked Questions for Chinese Name Selection Service

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:40:05 GMT

Here is a compilation of frequently asked questions for the Chinese name selection service on this site.

Taoist and Buddhist Ideologies

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:45:18 GMT

Taoist and Buddhist are two different ideologies. To a non-Chinese, they are sometimes mistaken as the same. Both have temples. And their own deities.

Designing Business Logo

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:27:01 GMT

Designing business logo is easy. But are you adhering to the Yijing (I-Ching) principles? Learn more about creating an auspicious business logo..

12 Chinese Zodiac Animals

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:01:45 GMT

What are the 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals? Find out their positions in your house.

I Ching 64 Hexagrams

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:12:17 GMT

I Ching 64 hexagrams listed in the The Book Of Changes. It is a book of oracles for those who know how to use it.

Goodbye Steve Jobs,
co-founder of Apple

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:15:28 GMT

It saddens me to read the news this morning that Steve Jobs had left us. He passed away on October 5, 2011. He revolutionized the industry with great

Chinese Business Card

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:41:58 GMT

How to prepare your Chinese business card. Follow these tips and avoid waiting by your phone forever.

Selecting Business Name

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:01:17 GMT

Guides on selecting business name. How to choose business name according to Chinese Yijing principles.

Chinese Business Directory

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:49:30 GMT

List your business here on our Chinese Business Directory page. Promote your business here.

Business Logo

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:47:54 GMT

Learn how a business logo can enhance your business with the colors and shapes?

The Auspicious Chinese Business Name, Din Tai Fung

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:46:30 GMT

Learn about the name of Din Tai Fung Restaurant. A great example of an auspicious Chinese business name.

Questions And Answers

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:32:51 GMT

Questions and answers on Great Chinese Names

Should I Change My Name For Luck

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:55:49 GMT

Being in the naming business, I get this question a lot. Should I change my name for luck? Friends would start telling me their Chinese names. And their

Knowing 5 Elements And Chinese Zodiac Year

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:05:57 GMT

How to calculate what Chinese zodiac year are you born in? And what are the 5 elements?

Female Chinese Name

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:45:22 GMT

Here is a case study on optimizing a female Chinese name. See how to transform the name to be more meaningful and unique for the person.

Feng Shui Tips

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:37:29 GMT

Read these Feng Shui tips to become healthier, happier and wealthier.

Why Choose Pewter
Fu Lu Shou Statues

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:27:00 GMT

Some homes have pewter Fu Lu Shou statues. Why do the owners choose this over ceramic ones? Perhaps for a few reasons that I can think of. Pewter

Site Map

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:18:14 GMT

Site map of Great-Chinese-Names.com

can I seek Yijing for an answer pls

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:21:08 GMT

Monday, September 26, 2011. 11:40pm Question: My husband left home for work one day and never come back ( last year ) and I heard now he is with a girl.

Changing my job | Questions and Answers

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:37:43 GMT

Thinking of changing my job. Can I-Ching help to give some advices?

Improve Your Luck With Feng Shui

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:33:02 GMT

Can Feng Shui help to improve your luck? Yes and no. Find out more on this page.

Great Chinese Name

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:45:05 GMT

Learn why a superior Chinese name is important. Find out what it takes to get a great Chinese name.

Feng Shui Tips: Choosing a House

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:56:27 GMT

Tuesday, September 20, 2011. 09:05pm When choosing a house, how do we know it has good feng shui? There are some Feng Shui factors to look at when selecting