The Chinese word 布鲁斯 is formed through a process of phonetic transliteration, specifically designed to approximate the sounds of the English word "blues". Each character, 布 (bù), 鲁 (lǔ), and 斯 (sī), is selected primarily for its pronunciation rather than its meaning, with the combination closely mimicking the auditory profile of the original term. This approach is a standard method in Chinese for borrowing foreign words, particularly those related to names, brands, or cultural concepts, resulting in a written form that aligns with the sound of the source language while using existing Chinese characters.