I have trouble remembering Chinese names. I am working on memory chains and rhymes.
For example, the late, great Lee Kwan Yew - lea(der) can [c(w)an] (do for) you. The leader can cut the yew tree.
Kan Kin Fung - can (my) kin / king (have) fun (eat fung_us - have fun).
Mr can-do. Mr can-do with his kin has fun eating fungus.
Koh Hock Seng - co(sy) hock(ey) sen(g). Hockey stick SENds a ball. The COde for drinking HOCK inspires the SENses.
Min - minute or minimum or minuscule.
Wong - wrong / make a couplet or limerick about Mr Wong is never wrong.
Lim out on a limb.
Ming - king or ring or sing. A ming vase.
Wei Ling ... She is not wailing but smiling.
... Mei Ling My friend is mailing me.
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and teacher of English and languages.
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