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Option c

Explanation

Name written in Chinese characters (to be read from left to right):

呂蕙糖

Name transliterated into Cantonese and Putonghua:

Cantonese

LUI Wai-tong

(Chinese Commercial/

Telegraphic Code Book)

5

4

Cantonese

LUI Wai-tong

(Sydney LAU System)

Putonghua

LU Huitang

(Hanyu Pinyin)

Meaning of the characters:

LUI

an established Chinese surname

Wai-tong

given name:

'Wai' as a noun means a fragrant kind of orchid which symbolizes purity, beauty and fragrance; when used as an adjective, it means refined and beautiful. "Tong' is a kind of gem which symbolizes elegance.

The name in full signifies a graceful, elegant and beautiful lady.

For this name the number of strokes is 37 which is auspicious.