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李白 (Lǐ Bái)

Lǐ Bái

White Plumage

Scholars & Poets
báiwhite, pure, clear

Meaning & Cultural Context

The 'Poet Immortal' of the Tang dynasty, widely regarded as China's greatest poet, known for his romantic, free-spirited verse.

📖Cultural Background

李白 (Lǐ Bái) means 'white plumage.' His courtesy name 太白 (Tàibái) refers to Venus, the 'Great White Star.' Legend says his mother dreamed of Venus descending before his birth.

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Comprehensive Name Score

Cultural Depth62Phonetic Harmony90Character Beauty80Element Balance50Modern Appeal8573
Cultural Depth62

Has some cultural depth

Phonetic Harmony90

Two-character name has good tonal rhythm. Moderate tonal variation. Adjacent syllables have well-contrasted tones

Character Beauty80

Moderate stroke count. Characters have well-balanced stroke counts

Element Balance50

No five-element data available.

Modern Appeal85

Two-character name feels modern and stylish. Low total stroke count is minimalist and easy to write

When to Use This Name

Great as a gaming username or character name
Perfect for social media profiles
A fun name for Chinese language learners
Ideal for creative writing and storytelling

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Chinese name 李白 (Lǐ Bái) mean?

李白 (Lǐ Bái) means "White Plumage" in Chinese. The 'Poet Immortal' of the Tang dynasty, widely regarded as China's greatest poet, known for his romantic, free-spirited verse.

How do you pronounce 李白 in Chinese?

李白 is pronounced "Lǐ Bái" in Mandarin Chinese. Practice each syllable's tone carefully for accurate pronunciation.

When should I use the name 李白?

李白 is a versatile Chinese name suitable for gaming usernames, social media profiles, language learning, and creative writing.

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