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Why do Chinese names often contain double words like ‘Yao Yao’, ‘Wei Wei’ or ‘Sun Sun’?

March 27, 2026 by chinesespeaking

Simple reason? They sound cute. Well, there is no explicit rule to repeat the same character in the name. However, it’s not uncommon to see …

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What are some brilliant Chinese names for foreign brands/products?

January 10, 2026 by chinesespeaking

IKEA (宜家) all the way. Now this is a hard name for translators to tackle because few people (even in the West) know what the name …

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