The Chinese word "戴维" is formed through a process of phonetic transliteration, specifically adapting the English name "David" into Chinese characters by selecting syllables that closely mirror its sounds: "戴" (dài) approximates "Da", and "维" (wéi) approximates "vid", resulting in a combined pronunciation that echoes the original name. This approach prioritizes auditory resemblance over the literal meanings of the characters, a standard practice for rendering foreign names into Chinese to ensure they are recognizable and pronounceable for native speakers.