Standard spelling
特里
Tè lǐ
The standard Chinese spelling of Terry.
- 特
- special; a common name sound
- 里
- a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Terry straight away.
Terry in Chinese
In Chinese, Terry is written 特里 (Tè lǐ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 泰瑞 (Tài ruì): a Chinese-style name meaning peaceful and auspicious.
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特里
Tè lǐ
Terry
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There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
泰瑞
Tài ruì
A Chinese-style name meaning peaceful and auspicious.
- 泰
- peaceful, grand (as in Mount Tai)
- 瑞
- auspicious
Echoes the “Ter-ry” in Terry and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
泰
Tài
A single character meaning peaceful, grand (as in Mount Tai).
- 泰
- peaceful, grand (as in Mount Tai)
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Terry comes from.
Terry was a medieval form of Theodoric, “ruler of the people”. Today it is also short for Terence or Teresa.
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 特里 (Tè lǐ) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Terry.
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特Fire里Fire
特里 carries Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Terry in Chinese
What does the name Terry mean?
Terry was a medieval form of Theodoric, “ruler of the people”. Today it is also short for Terence or Teresa.
How do you say Terry in Chinese?
Terry is written 特里 and pronounced Tè lǐ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Terry straight away.
What does 泰瑞 mean?
泰瑞 (Tài ruì) is a Chinese-style name for Terry: a Chinese-style name meaning peaceful and auspicious. 泰 means “peaceful, grand (as in Mount Tai)”, 瑞 means “auspicious”.
Which version of Terry is best for a tattoo?
特里 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 泰瑞 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.