Standard spelling
杰克
Jié kè
The standard Chinese spelling of Jack.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 克
- to overcome
The version used for Jack in Chinese books, films and news.
Jack in Chinese
In Chinese, Jack is written 杰克 (Jié kè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 杰宇 (Jié yǔ): a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding, with a boundless spirit.
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杰克
Jié kè
Jack
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
杰宇
Jié yǔ
A Chinese-style name meaning outstanding, with a boundless spirit.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 宇
- the universe, boundless space
Keeps the “Ja-” sound of Jack, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
杰
Jié
A single character meaning excellence.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Jack comes from.
Jack began in medieval England as a pet form of John, meaning “God is gracious”, and is now a name in its own right.
Famous Jacks in Chinese
- Jack Londonnovelist, The Call of the Wild杰克·伦敦
About Jack in Chinese
What does the name Jack mean?
Jack began in medieval England as a pet form of John, meaning “God is gracious”, and is now a name in its own right.
How do you say Jack in Chinese?
Jack is written 杰克 and pronounced Jié kè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Jack in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 杰宇 mean?
杰宇 (Jié yǔ) is a Chinese-style name for Jack: a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding, with a boundless spirit. 杰 means “outstanding, heroic”, 宇 means “the universe, boundless space”.
Which version of Jack is best for a tattoo?
杰克 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 杰宇 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.