Giulia
what's the legal value of a chinese name for foreigners? I'm going to Chine this year and they are asking me to choose a Chinese name. Since that my name is quite long I already had the intention to change when in China, but what it will be its legal value? And also, can someone help me choosing it?I choose 叶 as my surname, it is a good one? 谢谢您!
Apr 19, 2015 3:47 PM
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http://zhidao.baidu.com/link?url=GkkOPwqzyjI6YubcTyG1kav4MpoDUAKlQkEp9xs5hv557Yts-Z0d8uML8B-4w1Yu3N8lKy_NdmwpcUuv3XF7fK hi, i searched some information about your question. as the website above tells us, foreigner's chinese name is not of much legal value. u might need to use it when registing in the police station for your temporary accommodation in china. but it might be unnecessary. your formal and effective name is still your english name. 叶is a good surname. you can use it. you can aslo use a chinese short version of your english name. that will be easier for you and your friends to remember.
April 19, 2015
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