The Chinese word "克莱尔" is formed through a process of phonetic transliteration, where characters are selected solely for their sound to approximate the pronunciation of a foreign name, specifically "Claire". Each character corresponds to a syllable: "克" (kè) mimics the "Cl" sound, "莱" (lái) represents "lai", and "尔" (ěr) stands for "er", collectively creating "Kè-lái-ěr" that mirrors the original name's auditory profile. This method prioritizes acoustic resemblance over meaning, allowing the word to function as a recognizable label for the name within Chinese contexts.