The Chinese word **卢旺达 (Lúwàngdá)** is formed through a process of **phonetic translation** (音译, *yīnyì*), where the characters are chosen primarily for how closely their pronunciation approximates the syllables of the foreign name "Rwanda." The characters break down as **卢 (Lú)** for "Ru," **旺 (Wàng)** for "wan," and **达 (Dá)** for "da," creating a close phonetic match in Mandarin. Beyond sound, the characters are often selected for their neutral or positive connotations—旺 (wàng) suggests prosperity and vigor, while 达 (dá) implies reaching or attainment—resulting in a standardized transliteration that is both phonetically appropriate and culturally acceptable.