His Name(s)
His name has been spelt in many different ways due to differences of dialect and transliteration. Apart from Chung Keng Quee, the name has also been spelt Cheng Ching-kuei, Chang Ching-kuei, Chung Keng Kwee and Chang Ah Quee. Chung has also been spelt Chang, Chan, Cheng, Cheang. Keng has also been spelt Chin, Kung, King etc. Quee has also been spelt Kooi, Kwee, Kwi, Kuei and Kui. He has also been known as Teh Keng Quee (Zheng4 is Teh in Hokkien), Ah Quee, Ah Kwi, Ah Kooi etc. Upon receiving his honorary title from the Chinese Imperial Court, he took to using the "fancy" names Cheng Sheng Chih, Cheang Shin Thong and Cheng Ssu-Wen (鄭嗣文 / 郑嗣文).
| Chi. Trad. | Chi. Simp. | Hanyu Pinyin | Hakka | Cantonese | Hockien | Other. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鄭景貴 | 郑景贵 | Zhèng Jĭng guì | chang5 gin3 gui5 | zeng6 ging2 gwai3 | Tēⁿ kéng kùi |
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