Chinese society has been dominated by Confucianism for thousands of years. Because Confucianism advocates filial piety, family affection, and family harmony, the entire society is like a big family, and everyone must be honest The responsibilities of the family and ancestors, and then the pursuit of governing the country and bringing peace to the world. Generally speaking, the content of naming contains ideals and hopes. Whether it is ordered by others or self-imposed, then, it is the inheritance of the past and the link between the future and the future. , Jingzong, and Yanzu are naturally the mainstream of ideals and hopes. Look at the list of names of people from past dynasties listed in history books, such as Guangzu, Shuzu, Zezu, Jizu, Xingzu, Shaozu, Yinzong, Jizong, Jingzong, Yaozong, Xiao, Zong, Xianzong, Jixian , Shaoxian, Yaoxian, Xiaoxian, Sixian, Yanxian... These names are the most obvious explanation of the traditional Chinese clan thinking. After a little analysis, we can see that its thinking develops in the following aspects:
First, it relies on inheriting ancestors, such as Shao Zu, Ji Zu, Filial Piety and Respect for Ancestors.
The second one is placed in Qihou, such as Guangsi, Yansi, Yusun, and Fansun.
The third one is entrusted to Jiye, such as Shao Ji, Shao Qiu, Sheng Wu and Ke Wu.
The fourth is those that rely on Xingzong, such as Xianzu, Liangzu, Guangzong, and Yanzu.
The fifth is to place your trust in the dear ones, such as cherishing your ancestors, remembering your ancestors, being in good condition, and welcoming your grandchildren.
What needs to be pointed out here is that the clan ideology in the naming of Zhouyi cannot be treated simply, especially under socialist conditions, hoping that one's children will be successful, that future generations will prosper, and that deeds will honor the ancestors, which itself also includes The desire to contribute to the country and the nation includes the desire to advance the cause of socialism. For example:
Shaozeng: Chemist Yang Shixian was smart and quiet when he was a child. His grandfather named his precious grandson Zhouyi Shaozeng, which means to inherit his great-grandfather's career.
Wan Sui: When the painter Jiang Luo Dianhe was born, he was ranked in the Wan Zi generation. His father named him "Cheng Sui" in the Book of Changes, which means "eternal peace."
Fuxi: Xiong Foxi, a modern dramatist, was named "Fuxi" by his father, with the Chinese character "Huayi", hoping that he would live a happy and joyful life in the future.
Teli: Xu Teli was born in Changsha, Hunan in 1877. His grandfather used the "Kangxi Dictionary" to give his grandson an auspicious name "Maoxun", which means diligence and integrity.
Zhelong: Pu Zhelong, a professor of entomology at Sun Yat-sen University, was born in 1912. His father hoped that his son would become a dragon, so he named his eldest son Zhou Yi "Xielong".
Nian of Buddha: The modern educator Liu Funian was named Fo Nian by his father in the Book of Changes. The word "Nian" means line, and "Buddha" means that his father was enthusiastic about studying Buddhism at that time, which is of commemorative significance.
Rong Sheng: Su Yu’s son *** was born in his grandfather’s family in Yangzhou, Jiangsu. His grandfather admired Su Yu’s fighting career and hoped that his son would inherit his father’s legacy and named his grandson Zhou Yi Rong Sheng. Su Yu likes this name very much.
Deng Yanda: Deng Yanda was born in Huiyang, Guangdong in 1895. His father Deng Jingren named him Yanda in Zhouyi, with the courtesy name Zesheng; and named his brother Yancun in Zhouyi, with the courtesy name Jingsheng. The names and names of the two brothers are both taken from the meaning of "natural selection, survival of the fittest" in "The Theory of Evolution", which not only expresses Deng Yanda's father's belief in the theory of evolution at that time and his yearning for "new learning", It also expresses the father's desire for his two sons to participate in social competition, struggle and make a difference.
Dacheng: This is an interesting story. A couple gave birth to four children. They hoped that they would be knowledgeable when they grow up and become pillars of national construction. They named the children "Dacheng", "Dawei", "Xiaozhuan" and "Xiaojia" in order of Zhouyi. The four names are linked together, which means "becoming an expert, big or small".
Peng Nian: When Yang Yinshen, an expert in literary history, was born, his grandfather named him Peng Nian in the Book of Changes, which means "Peng Zu's eight hundred years" (a symbol of longevity), and expressed the old man's good wishes for his grandson.
In fact, the wishes of parents and elders are multifaceted and are not as simple as what we listed. Anyone who has been a parent knows this.
We give these examples just to tell readers that it is an extremely common custom to name Zhou Yi according to the wishes of parents and elders. According to statistics, the names of almost 80 celebrities reflect the expectations and blessings of their parents. If you have a child, you may wish to reflect your earnest expectations and blessings in the child's name. This will bring you great fun.
Of course, parents’ expectations and wishes are reflected in their children’s names. This mainly refers to good or healthy expectations and wishes. It would not be good if some thoughts and feelings that place too much emphasis on wealth and fame, especially those that favor sons over daughters, were reflected in the names of children. It is said that there used to be a teacher who had a very serious preference for boys over girls. When his wife gave birth to a girl for the first time, he sighed: "What's the need?" So Zhou Yi named his first daughter "He Xi" (a homophone of "need"). When the second child gave birth to another girl, he sighed again: "Why bother?" So Zhou Yi named his second daughter "He Bi" (a homophone of "bi"). Perhaps fate deliberately played a trick on the teacher. His wife gave birth to a third child, another girl. The old gentleman burst into tears: "Oh my god, why bother?" He simply named his third daughter Zhou Yi "Why bother". This of course contains irony towards the teacher.