Good Name, Good Life - A Grand View of Chinese Naming

Author: Xie Haidong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: "A gift of a thousand gold is not as valuable as teaching a child a skill; teaching a child a skill is not as valuable as giving them a good name. A true man does not change his name when he sits, nor his surname when he walks. His upright and honorable conduct, his persistent and unremitting efforts—all are recorded in history. Therefore, names hold a special and extremely important significance for the Chinese people. As time progresses into the modern era, the nation flourishes, and society thrives. People place greater emphasis on the connotations of names. A good name can bring peace in endeavors, assist in great undertakings, protect one's well-being, and benefit future generations. Conversely, a poorly chosen name can become a laughingstock, leading to suppressed emotions, declining spirits, and obstacles in all affairs. It is clear that naming is a matter of great importance and should not be done casually or hastily. The study of names has become a discipline that everyone must understand. Those interested can pursue knowledge and become scholars in this field; those engaged in practical affairs can also gain broader knowledge; and those in urgent need must study it to avoid confusion and misguided paths. From this perspective, this book serves as a knowledge hub, at the very least, it can open your mind, lead to sudden insights, turn the tide, and bring enlightenment.