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    Using the name 尼 (ní) in Chinese

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    Explanation

    The character 尼 (ní) is commonly used as a transliteration element for foreign names. It appears in names such as 尼克 (Nick) or 丹尼尔 (Daniel). On its own it can also appear in words like 尼姑 (Buddhist nun).

    Examples

    • 丹尼尔是我的美国同事。

      Dānní'ěr shì wǒ de Měiguó tóngshì.

      Daniel is my American colleague.

    • 尼克昨天请我们吃饭了。

      Níkè zuótiān qǐng wǒmen chīfàn le.

      Nick treated us to dinner yesterday.

    • 山上有一座尼姑庵。

      Shān shàng yǒu yí zuò nígū'ān.

      There is a Buddhist nunnery on the mountain.

    • 丹尼尔是我的美国同事。

      dānní'ěr shì wǒ de měiguó tóngshì.

      Daniel is my American colleague.

    • 尼克昨天请我们吃饭了。

      níkè zuótiān qǐng wǒmen chīfànle.

      Nick treated us to dinner yesterday.

    • 山上有一座尼姑庵。

      shān shàng yǒu yī zuò nígū'ān.

      There is a nunnery on the mountain.

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