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Chinese Nickname Traditions

Published on May 26, 2026

Chinese Nickname Traditions

Chinese nickname traditions include 乳名 (ru ming, milk name) used by family in childhood, 绰号 (chuo hao, nickname) given by friends, and 号 (hao, art name) used by scholars and artists. These informal names provide affection, humor, or artistic identity beyond the formal name.

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