The teacher was speechless: ten people in a class called "Zihan" have passed, but the latest name of "dirt and scum" is here again
In China, choosing a name for a child is an extremely particular thing. The name not only represents the expectations and visions of the parents, but also carries the imprint of culture, history and times. In recent years, with the rapid development of society and the diversification of culture, the names of newborns have also shown unprecedented diversity and innovation. However, in this trend of innovation, some naming phenomena that make people laugh and cry have gradually emerged, making teachers and parents feel helpless and confused.
OneA review of the "Zihan" phenomenon
In the past period, the name "Zihan" has suddenly flooded kindergartens and elementary schools. According to statistics, in just one class, there may be more than ten "Zihan". This phenomenon has aroused widespread concern and discussion from all walks of life. Why is "Zihan" so popular?
Cultural factors"Zi" and "Han" both have very beautiful meanings in Chinese. The catalpa tree symbolizes tenacity and nobility, while "Han" means tolerance and profundity. Together, these two words give an elegant and connotative feel.
Fashion trends: As some celebrities and public figures named their children "Zihan", the name gradually became popular among the public. Many people think that giving their children the same name as a celebrity can make them happy and show their fashion taste.
Simple and easy to rememberThe name "Zihan" is concise and easy to remember and spell. For many parents, choosing a simple and easy-to-remember name for their child can save a lot of trouble.
However, when "Zihan" became a common naming phenomenon, its uniqueness and individuality also disappeared. For teachers, facing a group of children with the same name and surname undoubtedly increases the difficulty of teaching and management.
IIThe emergence of the latest "dirt slag" name
Just when the phenomenon of "Zihan" gradually faded out of people's sight, a new naming trend quietly emerged. These new names are figuratively referred to as "dirty scum", meaning that they are both rustic and outdated, and it is unbearable to look at them directly.
Over-innovation: Different from the conciseness and clarity of the "Zihan" phenomenon, the name "dirt and slag" is often full of excessive innovation and peculiar elements. For example, names such as "Glory of Kings", "Alipay", and "Li Baitian" not only confuse people, but also easily cause misunderstanding and ridicule.
Cultural misunderstandingsWhen some parents choose names for their children, due to misunderstanding or ignorance of traditional culture and historical allusions, the names taken out are not in line with cultural traditions and lack of aesthetics. For example, names such as "Tang Dynasty and Song Zu" and "Qin Shi Huang" not only seem exaggerated and unrealistic, but may also expose children to unnecessary stress and misunderstandings in the future.
Homophonic stalksThere are also names that take advantage of the homophonic characteristics of the Chinese language to create names that sound interesting but are actually meaningless. For example, names such as "Hao Youqian" and "Shi Zhenxiang", although they make people laugh for a while, may become a burden for a lifetime for children.
IIIThe reason behind the naming chaos
Behind these naming chaos, there are some problems and trends in the current society.
Lack of literacyWhen many parents choose names for their children, due to the lack of sufficient cultural literacy and understanding of traditional culture, the names taken out have neither connotation nor conform to cultural traditions.
Blindly follow the herd: Fueled by social networking and the internet, some pop culture and internet terms have spread rapidly. In order to catch up with the trend or show their fashion taste, many parents blindly follow the trend and give their children some strange names.
IndividualityIn today's society, individuality has become a universal pursuit. Some parents think that giving their child a unique and peculiar name can make a statement, but they ignore the impact of the name on their child's future life.
FourthHow to avoid naming chaos
In the face of these naming chaos, how should we avoid it?
Improve cultural literacyParents should improve their cultural literacy and understanding of traditional culture before naming their children, and avoid taking out inappropriate names due to ignorance.
Pay attention to the connotation and meaning of the name: A good name should have both beauty and deep connotation and meaning. Parents should pay attention to digging into the deep meaning and cultural background of the words when choosing a name, so that the child's name is both distinctive and meaningful.
Avoid blindly following the herdWhen choosing a name for their child, parents should maintain the ability to think rationally and independently, and avoid blindly following trends or pursuing popular trends, resulting in a lack of personality and uniqueness in the name taken out.
Consider the usefulness and sociality of the name: A good name should not only have beauty and meaning, but also take into account its practicality and sociality. Parents should take into account factors such as legibility, memorability and social recognition of the name when choosing a name, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble and distress to children because the name is too strange or difficult to understand.
FiveSummary and outlook
Looking back at history, we can see that each era has its own unique naming characteristics and trends. In today's diverse and rapidly changing era, newborn names are more diverse and innovative than ever before. However, in this trend of innovation, we should also maintain respect for traditional culture and basic aesthetics, and avoid going wrong because of the blind pursuit of individuality and popularity.
Looking forward to the future, we hope that with the continuous progress of society and the continuous development of culture, people can choose names for children more rationally, scientifically and creatively, so that each name becomes a unique landscape, rather than a burden or a laughing stock. At the same time, we also hope that the education department and all walks of life can strengthen the guidance and standardization of naming, and jointly create a healthy, harmonious and cultural naming environment, so as to add more color and beauty to the growth of children.