Chinese Personal Names
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The Chinese attach great importance to their names and the ways they address one another. Their personal names are often influenced by politics, religion, nationality, culture, social status and special interests. Personal names are symbols of the individuals and thier links to life and fate. For these reasons, there are more styles of personal names in China than anywhere else in the world. Now you can understand the requirements that the Chinese take into consideration when nameing themselves, their children, and even dead relatives. Discover the taboos and rules regarding auspicious names and learn about famous names in Chinese history. This book brims with anecdotes, examples and advice and includes two appendices of family names.
Product details
- Paperback: 184 pages
- Publisher: Federal Publications (2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 9810124759
- ISBN-13: 978-9810124755
- Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
Tác giả:
Ning Yegao, Ning Yun
Loại bìa:
Paperback
