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Why it works
修能 (Xiū Néng) is a classical Chinese given name. 修 means to cultivate; 能 means to be able; can, permitted to; ability. It comes from Chu Ci · Li Sao (楚辭·離騷), where the text reads “又重之以修能” — And again I cultivated my abilities. It is an unusual but readable name about deliberate self-cultivation. It is a literary name rather than a common modern choice; check the full name aloud with your surname.
Sound
The pinyin is Xiū Néng. 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 修能. 修 — to cultivate; 能 — to be able; can, permitted to; ability.”
A common full-name pattern would be 李修能 (Lǐ Xiū Néng), using the surname 李. You can also use no surname at all.
Source
Chu Ci · Li Sao (楚辭·離騷) · 又重之以修能
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