Quiz 2 Chinese names

Chinese names

Question 1

Q1. Chinese names consist of a first name, followed by a surname. I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q1. Chinese names consist of a first name, followed by a surname. A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… B. Bú duì

100 bàngbàngtáng

Question 2

I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q2. Today, young parents in China don’t care so much about their baby’s name. A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… B. Bú duì

200 bàngbàngtáng

Question 3

Q3. A first name is usually made of 1 or 2 syllables. I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q3. A first name is usually made of 1 or 2 syllables. A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… A. Duì

500 bàngbàngtáng

Question 4

Q4. Each syllable in the name actually means something. I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q4. Each syllable in the name actually means something. A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… A. Duì

1000 bàngbàngtáng

Question 5

I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q5. Sometimes, the first part of the first name is passed on from generation to generation . A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… A. Duì

2000 bàngbàngtáng

Question 6

Q6. A “milk name” is a name given to babies after they are born. I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q6. A “milk name” is a name given to babies after they are born. A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… B. Bú duì

5 000 bàngbàngtáng

Question 7

Q7. Girls are often given names associated with beauty and grace. I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q7. Girls are often given names associated with beauty and grace. A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… A. Duì

10 000 bàngbàngtáng

Question 8

I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q8. Children are sometimes given a plain name, to stop evil spirits from being jealous. A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… A. Duì

50 000 bàngbàngtáng

Question 9

I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q9. If babies are given animal names, they will be kidnapped by evil spirits. A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… B. Bú duì

100 000 bàngbàngtáng

Question 10

Q10. All Chinese people also have a Western name. I ask the audience I call a friend 50/50 Q10. All Chinese people also have a Western name. A. Duì B. Bú duì

And the answer is… B. Bú duì

1 000 000 bàngbàngtáng

Hěn hǎo!