The word generation originated in the Tang Dynasty. When naming names, China people often use some methods to distinguish different generations of the same family. For example, in a name, one word is used to indicate the seniority, another word is used to indicate the meaning of the name, and some people use the same radical to indicate the same seniority in the name.
First, the surname
Signs and symbols indicating a person's family blood relationship.
Descendants from the same ancestor are called clans. Surnames are derived from the names of tribes or tribal leaders. Its main function is to distinguish the descendants of different clans in the tribe and facilitate intermarriage between different clans. Therefore, the appearance of surnames marks the change from group marriage system to consanguineous marriage system, which is an important milestone in the progress of human civilization.
Surnames are passed down from generation to generation, which is generally stable, while surnames change with the changes of feudal cities and official positions, so there will be several surnames in one's descendants or different surnames between father and son. Last name and first name together form a person's first name. Since ancient times, Chinese descendants have used surnames as a symbol of family continuity.
The surname is a racial number, and the surname is a branch of the surname. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, surnames began to merge.
Second, the usage of word generation.
For example, the forty characters of Wuhua in Meizhou, Guangdong, and Cheng in Heyuan mean, "From generation to generation, Neo-Confucianism must come first, filial piety should be appropriate, and Chongwen should be good." Yi Yan is rich and powerful, and he knows everything. Noble character, splendor and wealth. Later, 40 sub-words were defined as "the country is bright and beautiful, and it is blessed." "
Word generation is an indispensable part of a complete family tree and the imprint of a family. In fact, the generation of words is a relatively random literary form. Its randomness lies in that although it has a certain format, it does not pay attention to strict rhyme like metrical poems, nor does it have to apply existing brand names like lyrics.
Through the generation of words, two strangers can be United, which can make strangers feel sudden intimacy. It can enhance the cohesion between different groups. As a part of surname culture, substitute characters should be well inherited and developed.
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In ancient China, due to the influence of patriarchal clan system, there was a taboo system in the use of names. Pay attention to "relatives are taboo, sages are taboo, and recipients are taboo." Because of taboos, most people in China think it is impolite to call their elders by their first names. So when naming, you should pay attention to:
1, avoid the names of ancestors and sages.
2, taboo coldness.
3, taboo name font monotonous repetition.
4, taboo polyphonic words.
5, avoid reading the word "around the mouth".
6, avoid reading indecent homophones.
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