This is a basic library entry. The longer editorial profile for this name is still being expanded.
Character by character
Why it works
Pursuing goals with the pure and straightforward nature of a sheep, simple yet earnest.
Why it reads this way
求羊 (Qiú Yáng) is an editorial Chinese given name. 求 means seek; demand, request; beseech. 羊 means sheep, goat; Kangxi radical 123. The feel is pure, earnest, simple, leaning neutral. It's a literary two-character given name, so use it as a starting point and check the full name with a Chinese speaker.
Sound
The pinyin is Qiú Yáng. Say it slowly, then at normal speed. If a tone feels difficult, practice the syllable alone before putting the full name together. A Chinese speaker will usually understand an imperfect tone in context, but the closer you get, the more natural the name feels.
How to introduce it
“My Chinese name is 求羊. 求 — seek; demand, request; beseech; 羊 — sheep, goat; Kangxi radical 123.”
A common full-name pattern would be 李求羊 (Lǐ Qiú Yáng), using the surname 李. You can also use no surname at all.
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