First, respect the ancients.
When the ancients named people, they often expressed their admiration for ancient institutions and characters, similar to what Confucius said when he used the character "xin" as his name. For example, Cao Ziyu, whose courtesy name is Ximeng (Meng Ke's courtesy name Ziyu); Wu Zhongdan, whose courtesy name is Xizhou (Zhou Gongdan); Fan Xue Zhu's courtesy name is Yonghui (Zhu Xi's courtesy name is Yonghui); Lei Yuan, whose courtesy name is Xiyan (Yan Hui); Zu Mengzheng, whose courtesy name was Xilu (Lu Mengzheng). Some people who admire Xianda's ancient philosophers directly add the words "Yang", "Mu" and "Zong" to their names. Such as Qian Zongni, Yu Muyuan, Fang Jingyu, Lu Xiliang, Ming Shihong, Wu Yanghe, Nie Jingbai, etc.
Second, describe your aspirations.
Chinese people attach great importance to ethics, morality and merit when naming. Those named after virtue include Cao Mengde, Liu Xuande, Zhu De and Li Delin. Those named after Ren include Cao Ren, Xue Rengui, Wang Shouren, Kang Guangren, etc. Those named after Yi include Liu Yiqing, Liu Yilong, Li Yifu, Li Yishan, etc. Those named after loyalty include Yang Guozhong, famous generals Han Shizhong, Zhang Xianzhong, etc. Those named after filial piety include Guo Fengxiao and Fang Xiaoru. Those named after letters include Han Xin, Shan Xiongxin, Li Xin, etc. People named after Qian often apply it, such as Lu Zuqian, Yu Qian and Qian Qianyi. Those who expressed their thoughts with the ambition of a saint, such as Lu Biyong, showed a strong ambition to use the world. Later, he had no hope of becoming an official, so he changed his name to Lu Biyong, whose nickname was Gengtian.
Third, pray.
Even the great sage Confucius once admitted that wealth is a human desire: Wealth can be sought after, even though I am a whip-wielding man, I will do it. Therefore, when people choose names, they sometimes express their prayer for a prosperous life and noble status through naming, such as Li Guangli, Liu Chuanfu, Gai Kuorao, Wang Fugui, Qian Guang, Wu Shoufu, Sun Fushou, etc. Modern people often use such words in their names, such as Wang Yonggui, Li Maofu, Zhang Deli, etc. The same goes for the pursuit of career. Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, people have generally sought fame and wealth through imperial examinations. Once they are named on the gold medal list, glory and wealth will come naturally. Therefore, in the naming, there are many names such as Fan Xinke, Qiu Zhuangyuan, Tang Diankui, Xu Zhankui, Huang Kaibang, Wei Kuishi, Wang Yankui, etc.
Fourth, eliminate disasters.
People always express their desire to avoid disasters and turn bad luck into good luck in various ways. Sometimes naming newborn babies is also a way of expression, such as Huo Qubing, Sima Xiaonan, Xin Qiji, Feng Qu Ji, Huang Quji, Shi Baoji, Sun Fengji, etc. are examples of this.
Fifth, increase longevity.
As of now, although no one in the world can transcend the limit of my life and get rid of the constraints of the laws of nature on life. But people always hope to prolong their lives as much as possible, and it is best to live as long as heaven and achieve the ideal of Sun Wukong. This persistence and wish for life are sometimes expressed through naming. Therefore, people often use the word longevity when naming: such as Mao Yanshou, Zhang Chengshou, Xu Zengshou, Pan Tianshou, etc. In addition, there are also many people who like to use the names Yannian, Wannian, Yongnian, Danian, Turtle Nian, Wanling, Trillium, Pine Ling and Crane Ling. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, the characters such as Lao, Li, Weng, and Fu (fu) have been used in naming. I am afraid that this also reveals the namer’s expectation of an old age and the fear of premature death.