Standard spelling
露丝
Lù sī
The common Chinese spelling of Rose, as in Titanic: “dew and silk”.
- 露
- dew
- 丝
- silk
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Rose straight away.
Rose in Chinese
In Chinese, Rose is written 露丝 (Lù sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 若薇 (Ruò wēi): a Chinese-style name meaning like a rose.
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露丝
Lù sī
Rose
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
若薇
Ruò wēi
A Chinese-style name meaning like a rose.
- 若
- like, as if
- 薇
- a delicate flower (as in 蔷薇, rose)
Echoes the “Ro-” of Rose, and 薇 evokes the rose itself.
Single character
薇
Wēi
A single character meaning a delicate flower.
- 薇
- a delicate flower (as in 蔷薇, rose)
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Rose comes from.
Rose is now linked to the flower, from the Latin rosa. It was first brought to England by the Normans as a form of Germanic names built on words for “horse” or “fame”.
About Rose in Chinese
What does the name Rose mean?
Rose is now linked to the flower, from the Latin rosa. It was first brought to England by the Normans as a form of Germanic names built on words for “horse” or “fame”.
How do you say Rose in Chinese?
Rose is written 露丝 and pronounced Lù sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Rose straight away.
What does 若薇 mean?
若薇 (Ruò wēi) is a Chinese-style name for Rose: a Chinese-style name meaning like a rose. 若 means “like, as if”, 薇 means “a delicate flower (as in 蔷薇, rose)”.
Which version of Rose is best for a tattoo?
露丝 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 若薇 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.