During the Three Kingdoms period, the political turmoil in the last years of the Han Dynasty not only led to heroic wars, but also brought about great changes in social customs and culture. In this era of rising heroes, naming has become a way to show identity, knowledge and cultural accomplishments. The naming of characters in the Three Kingdoms period is unique, among which the character (table character) is the most important. The expression is not only a sign of a person's social identity, but also reflects the expectations and sustenance of parents for their children. In this context, the choice of name and character is particularly crucial, involving family honor and personal destiny.
In Cao Wei's capital, on a spring day when the vegetation was in full bloom, a discussion about naming began in the home of a scribe. On this day, the study of the Li family mansion was brightly lit, and Li Song was discussing with friends how to choose a good name for his newborn.
"Brother Li, today I have come to ask for advice, about the naming of the newborn son, you and I can think far-reaching." Friend Zhang Wen spoke earnestly.
"That's exactly what I mean, Brother Zhang, you and I both know that in the troubled times of the Three Kingdoms, names can often affect a person's life." Li Song sat upright in front of the desk, his brushstrokes slightly dignified.
"I heard that all families like to use 'uncle, middle, uncle, and season' to show their ranking, but when I think about it, it seems that it is difficult to express my expectations for the heirs." Zhang Wen nodded, lost in thought.
"Yes, such as Cao Cao's son Cao Pi, the word Zihuan, is to take the meaning of elegant and lofty. This name not only indicates his status, but also pins on his father's expectations for his political ambitions. Li Song slowly expressed his opinion.
"Well, you and I are both from bachelor's degrees, why don't you find inspiration from the literature and use the words Wen, Yuan, Gong, Zi, and De to construct a name that is both in line with the identity and full of meaning?" Zhang Wen proposed.
"Great idea!" Li Song's eyes lit up, "For example, the word 'yuan' means the beginning and the beginning, symbolizing the beginning and hope, and the word 'virtue' is a symbol of virtue and talent." ”
The two of them immersed themselves in the scrolls, flipping through the "Book of Songs" and "Shangshu" to find suitable words. Late at night, Li Song under the lamp finally got up, "There is, 'Wen Yuan', how about it?" The text represents the literary style, and Yuan is the beginning, hoping that he can open a new chapter. ”
Zhang Wen nodded in agreement, "Wen Yuan, the words are good, the meaning is good, it sounds like a talented and promising future." ”
A few years later, Xiao Wenyuan was indeed famous all over the world, not only for his outstanding literary talent, but also for his resourcefulness and benevolence. His name became one of my father's proudest decisions.
With the passage of time, Wen Yuan's deeds have been praised by more and more people. He not only showed extraordinary ideas of governing the country when he was an official in Wenchang High School, but also when he was an official in the court, and eventually became a generation of famous ministers. In his later years, Li Song often recalled the naming night of that year, and was full of emotion. He knows very well that a good name is the initial shaping of a person's character and destiny, and Wen Yuan's achievements also prove how wise his choice is.
A name is more than just a simple title, it carries the expectations of parents and wishes for the future. In troubled times like the Three Kingdoms, a good name symbolizes a special strength that can guide a person to an extraordinary path in life. Through Wen Yuan's story, we see the interweaving of the cultural meaning behind the name and the fate of the individual. As the ancients said: "If the name is not right, the word is not good", starting with a good name may be the first step to success and glory. Behind every word, there is the weight of history and the essence of culture.