Name Pronunciation Guide

Search character names, actor names, and key title terms in one canonical tool page.

CharactersNamePinyinPhoneticWhy It Matters
谢征Xie ZhengXiè ZhēngShee-eh JungMale lead and Marquis Wu'an.
范长玉Fan ChangyuFàn Cháng YùFahn Chahng YooFemale lead; her given name includes the character for jade.
俞千千Yu QianqianYú QiānqiānYoo Chyen-chyenRestaurant owner and fan-theory magnet.
齐珉Qi MinQí MínChee MinMerchant strategist and major antagonist figure.
公孙吟Gongsun YinGōngsūn YínGong-soon YinCompound surname plus poetic given name.
李怀安Li Huai'anLǐ Huái'ānLee Hwai-anGentle nobleman with a literary aura.
韦彦Wei YanWéi YànWay YenPrime Minister and major court operator.
张凌赫Zhang LingheZhāng LínghèJahng Ling-huhActor playing Xie Zheng.
田曦薇Tian XiweiTián XīwēiTyen Shee-wayActor playing Fan Changyu.
逐玉Pursuit of JadeZhú YùJoo YooThe title phrase; literally “pursue jade.”

Why Pronunciation Helps

Chinese historical dramas create search friction fast: viewers hear one name, see another spelling in subtitles, and often search a third variation minutes later. A pronunciation page works best when it reduces that mismatch quickly instead of pretending the problem does not exist.

Use this tool with the character hub and cast guide when you want both the correct sound and the story role attached to a name.

FAQ

What names does this tool explain?

It focuses on the title terms, lead characters, and other high-frequency names that viewers search for most often on this site.

Should I use this or the broader Chinese-name tool?

Use this page for Pursuit of Jade-specific names first. Use the broader Chinese-name pronunciation tool when you need names from other dramas too.

What should I open after I find the right name?

The best next pages are usually the character hub, cast guide, or subtitle explainer, depending on whether your confusion is about story role, actor identity, or line-level dialogue.