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loses the phonetic link with the original. The<br />

mixed method seems to be the most popular<br />

one among the three as it creates a new name<br />

in Chinese that both sounds like the original<br />

<strong>and</strong> has a meaning. This result confirms that<br />

the sound <strong>of</strong> the original name is the starting<br />

point in the translation process, but the meaning<br />

<strong>of</strong> the new name is a more important concern.<br />

Three-quarters <strong>of</strong> the sample used either<br />

mixed or free translation.<br />

Factors affecting renaming<br />

Reflecting product benefits <strong>and</strong> br<strong>and</strong> positioning<br />

are the two largest groups. It is interesting<br />

to note the use <strong>of</strong> folklore or idioms in<br />

renaming car br<strong>and</strong>s such as: BMW as a horse,<br />

Citroen as a dragon <strong>and</strong> Rover as a tiger.<br />

All these animals are powerful symbols in<br />

Chinese legend. The horse is related to speed,<br />

the dragon to power <strong>and</strong> the tiger to prestige.<br />

It is also worthwhile to compare Coca-Cola<br />

with Pepsi Cola. In their Chinese names<br />

‘Palatable <strong>and</strong> enjoyable’ 1 <strong>and</strong> ‘Hundred<br />

things enjoyable’, the last two characters are<br />

the same. However, the difference in the first<br />

two characters sets them apart. Coca-Cola’s<br />

name has a clear link with product benefits;<br />

the repetition <strong>of</strong> a character makes the name<br />

rhythmic which enhances the name recall. In<br />

contrast, Pepsi’s name is a poorer imitation<br />

Table 12.4 Factors influencing the new name<br />

Factor Br<strong>and</strong> Name in Meaning Total<br />

Chinese = 75<br />

Reflecting product Nivea Girl keep elegance 18<br />

benefits or industry Pampers Help baby fit<br />

characters Ikea Good for home<br />

Polaroid<br />

Shoot get instant<br />

Quality/br<strong>and</strong> Saab Gentleman’s treasure 16<br />

positioning Gucci Classic looks<br />

Goodyear<br />

Strong, special unique<br />

Lucky names Kellogg Home happy 13<br />

Heineken<br />

Happy power<br />

Carrefour<br />

Family, happy fortune<br />

Traditional values Ericsson Love build trust 5<br />

Prudential<br />

Protect honest<br />

Beliefs/customs Rover L<strong>and</strong> tiger 3<br />

Linking to logo or Wrigley’s Arrow br<strong>and</strong> 4<br />

packaging<br />

Patriotism Aiwa Love China 3<br />

Henkel<br />

China high<br />

Country <strong>of</strong> origin L’Oreal European elegance 3<br />

effect<br />

Other Micros<strong>of</strong>t Tiny weak 6<br />

Same or similar to Volkswagen The masses 4<br />

the original meaning<br />

Source: Fan, 2002a<br />

© 2004 S<strong>and</strong>ra Oliver for editorial matter <strong>and</strong> selection;<br />

individual chapters, the contributors

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