Standard spelling
布鲁斯
Bù lǔ sī
The standard Chinese spelling of Bruce.
- 布
- cloth; a common name sound
- 鲁
- a common name sound (also the ancient state of Lu)
- 斯
- a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Bruce straight away.
Bruce in Chinese
In Chinese, Bruce is written 布鲁斯 (Bù lǔ sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 博思 (Bó sī): a Chinese-style name meaning learned and thoughtful.
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布鲁斯
Bù lǔ sī
Bruce
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
博思
Bó sī
A Chinese-style name meaning learned and thoughtful.
- 博
- broad, learned
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
Echoes the “Bruce” in Bruce and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
博
Bó
A single character meaning broad, learned.
- 博
- broad, learned
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Bruce comes from.
Bruce is a Norman surname, from a place in France, made famous by Robert the Bruce, King of Scots. It became a first name in the 20th century.
Famous Bruces in Chinese
- Bruce Willisactor, Die Hard布鲁斯·威利斯
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 布鲁斯 (Bù lǔ sī) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Bruce.
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布Water鲁Fire斯Metal
布鲁斯 carries Water, Fire and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water, Fire or Metal; if it needs Wood or Earth, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Bruce mean?
Bruce is a Norman surname, from a place in France, made famous by Robert the Bruce, King of Scots. It became a first name in the 20th century.
How do you say Bruce in Chinese?
Bruce is written 布鲁斯 and pronounced Bù lǔ sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Bruce straight away.
What does 博思 mean?
博思 (Bó sī) is a Chinese-style name for Bruce: a Chinese-style name meaning learned and thoughtful. 博 means “broad, learned”, 思 means “thoughtful, reflective”.
Which version of Bruce is best for a tattoo?
布鲁斯 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 博思 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.