GuidetothePronunciationandSpellingofAsianNames.pptVIP

Guide to the Pronunciation and Spelling of Asian Names Xi Lu Famous Chinese People Cheng Long (Jackie Chan) Qin Shi Huang (Emperor Qin) Ziyi Zhang Xi Jinping Xi Lu ? Initials z: Ziyi Zhang zh: Ziyi Zhang (pronounced like John) c: Ci Xi (pronounced like ts） ch: Cheng Long (Jackie Chan) s: Si Maqian (pronounced like snake’s sound) sh: Qin Shi Huang (shhh…) Initials Continued r: Rui (pronounced like Ray) j: Ji (pronounced like letter “G”) q: Qin Shi Huang (chi) x: Xi Jinping (Pronounced like she) Finals The use of a, o, e, i, u, ü, or the combination of two with other consonant ao: Hao un: Yun