It is an important content of traditional family education in China to make full use of the meaning of names to educate children how to behave. If the name given to children is rich in cultural connotation and educational significance, the explanation of this name can be used as a family instruction to educate children's growth, which is of great benefit to the cultivation of children's character and ability, leaving precious spiritual wealth and commemorative words for future generations, which is also a major feature of traditional family education in China.
Su Xun, a great writer, wrote an article named Two Sons when he named his sons Su Shi and Su Zhe, explaining the meaning of his son's name and using it to educate Su Shi and Su Zhe brothers. Su Shi and Su Zhe also regard this article as a family motto and life motto to spur themselves and commemorate their father. This is a legendary story and a model of the influence of the meaning of a name on children's education.