Chinese name

Phil was complainging that I'm not using my Chinese name on my blog. He also commented that I should be using it because they always use Chinese names when studying in China. Some friends that I have here who have been here for a while also asked me what my Chinese name was. But in class the teachers call me Tim. They were very surprised since they also said that Chinese names are always used here.

And it's true - everyone in my class is called by thier Chinese name. I had been given a Chinese name when I registered but when we started the class I couldn't remember it. So I guess I slipped through the system...

btw the Chinese name they gave me is 帝木 (di mu) - Emperor Wood/Tree