Good name brings good luck -- A folk name dictionary: A folk name dictionary

Author: Wang Junyun
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Many names represent the personality of the person, and as a specific symbol, a name is a symbol of an individual's personalized meaning. When you have a specific name, it conveys a specific message: this person is you, not anyone else. This symbol first distinguishes you from others and also helps others identify you in a crowd. Similarly, this specific name, as a symbol, is called out, and it is not just a simple representation of an individual's life but also reflects, to some extent, the essence of who you are. The study of names originates from the philosophical and cultural thoughts of many ancient Chinese sages and is an embodiment of our national culture. Confucius said, "If the name is not correct, the words will not be smooth," and Su Dongpo said, "In this world, the name and reality cannot be deceived." These sages all emphasized the importance of names to people. A good name can not only reflect an individual's personality but also serve as a key for a person to enter society and for an organization to influence society. Naming is a special art. The quality of a name may not directly determine a person's life fate, but it carries the information of the era and embodies profound meanings. A good name embodies a person's ideals, ambitions, and aspirations, helping you to set life goals, motivating you to strive upward, to work hard, to shape a good personality, and to have a subtle psychological effect, thereby influencing your entire life. How can you give a good name to your child? When a name becomes an obstacle to your life, how can you change it? When you plan to establish a company or enterprise, how can you choose a powerful name for it? These are problems that many people worry about. Many so-called "name studies" are actually filled with feudal superstition and fatalistic beliefs. This book, however, follows a practical and objective materialist spirit to explain the importance and methods of naming. This book systematically introduces the basic principles and methods of naming infants, changing names for adults, and naming companies and enterprises, balancing science with traditional Chinese naming customs. It offers both techniques and examples.