Remembering Chinese Names - rhymes, similar syllables, and sensible sentences

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.