In the eyes of our ancestors, a name is not just a code name, it carries the expectations of parents, the inheritance of the family, and the deep cultural heritage. Do you know? Those seemingly random words actually hide a lot of exquisiteness, such as the sentence "Men don't bring the sky, and women don't bring immortals". This is not superstition, but a science in our traditional Chinese culture.
First of all, let's talk about "men don't take the sky", this "sky" does not refer to the "sky" of the sky, but refers to the meaning of "emperor sky" and "heaven". The ancients believed that men were masculine, and if the name had "heaven" in it, it might give people the impression of arrogance and arrogance, which was not conducive to the growth of children. Just like the ancients said: "Humility benefits, full of losses." Therefore, when naming their sons, parents often choose names that imply stability and low-key, such as "Dahai" and "Zijian", which means that the child can be as tolerant as the sea, and Zijian means healthy growth.
Look at "women do not bring immortals", the "immortals" here symbolize transcendence from the world and beauty and refinement. Girls should be gentle as jade, and if the word "fairy" is in the name, it may make people feel too cold and glamorous, which does not match the feminine temperament of women. The ancients said well, "When the water is clear, there are no fish, and when people are observed, there are no disciples." Women's names are more about hoping that she can be as warm as spring water and as delicate as peach blossoms, such as "Wan'er" and "Fangfei", which are all symbols of gentleness and virtuousness.
These taboos are not unreasonable, they reflect the expectations of the ancients about gender roles and their understanding of a harmonious social order. The name, like a mirror, reflects the values and aesthetics of that era. Of course, modern people have become more open to this issue and have more freedom in choosing names, but that doesn't mean we can ignore the best of conventional wisdom.
The words of the ancestors are like strings of ancient wind chimes, gently swaying the sound of history. We learn these rules, not to bind ourselves, but to better understand and respect our cultural roots. Every "Zhang Tianyu" or "Li Xiaohua" is a story, an expectation, and a inheritance.
So, the next time you name your child or hear someone else's name, think about what it means. Perhaps, you will find that behind every name, there is a deep affection and a beautiful sustenance for the future. Such a name is not only beautiful, but also rich in connotation, which is worthy of our cherishing and inheritance.
Finally, let us praise this unique naming art and forward it for that deep cultural emotion, because every name is a story that is worth listening to with our hearts.