彼得 is a phonetic transliteration of the Western given name 'Peter', commonly used in Chinese to refer to people named Peter—especially in formal contexts like news, literature, or international communication. Neither character carries its usual meaning here: 彼 typically means 'that' or 'the other', and 得 usually means 'to obtain' or serves as a structural particle, but together they function purely as sound symbols with no semantic connection to the name’s origin or meaning.

This transliteration follows standard Mandarin pronunciation rules and is widely recognized across Mainland China, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities. It appears in names of real people (e.g., Peter Parker), historical figures (e.g., Saint Peter), and fictional characters. Unlike native Chinese names, 彼得 is never used alone as a title or honorific—it always functions as a proper noun referring to a specific individual.