Chinese state media to readers: Don't name yourself 'Dragon'

In China, language learners are given the freedom to choose their own English names -- perhaps sometimes a little too much freedom.

With names like Fish, Lawyer and Surprise, many Chinese people "like to pick names that are in fact, not names," says China's state-run CCTV news.

That's why the media outlet has published a guide explaining to Chinese people what types of English names are best -- and which are better to avoid.

This slideshow contains some of its suggestions. And who knows -- they could help you out, too.

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