We invite you to click "Follow" and let's take a look at an interesting topic: the tradition of naming names by generation. Maybe you remember if your grandparents' names have a specific character for seniorityYour nameWhether or not the family's genealogical naming conventions are followed. Used to beRuralThis generational approach to naming is popular, but why is it no longer popular? Let's take a look at this issue.
The origins of the tradition of naming names by generation can be traced back to the ancient Zhou Dynasty. At the time of the rise of the ancient aristocracy, in order to distinguish between different familiesBlood relationshipIt became a custom to use specific words to name offspring. For example, the Zhou royal family surnamed Ji is called "Wang", and the surname of Qi is "Tian", and their descendants are marked in this way. These characters were also known as "clans", which later evolved into what we now call surnames. In the Han Dynasty, the method of choosing names by generation was no longer limited to the aristocratic class, and ordinary people followed suit. In order to maintain the blood relationship of the family and ensure the inheritance, many families standardize the order of use of words through genealogy, and define which character should be included in the name of each generation. These characters were called "generations" and formed what we now call generations.
With the abolition of feudalism, people's status and rights in society no longer depend on family background and support, but on individual abilities and contributions. As a result, the importance of family lineage is greatly diminished, and people's dependence and sense of identity on the family are also reduced. The way of choosing names by generation has lost the basis and meaning of its existence.
With the popularization of education and the change of ideology, people have more choices and pursuits for naming methods. The uniqueness and innovation of the individual have become more important, and the traditional way of choosing names by generation cannot be satisfiedModern manneeds and preferences. Nowadays, there is a greater emphasis on personalized and innovative naming.
The method of choosing names by generation plays an important role in maintaining the order and norms of the family. However, with the progress of society, people are tired of the complexity and complexity of the family order. Modern societyMore emphasis on personal freedom and diversity, discomfort with the constraints of family rules and traditions. Therefore, it is also difficult to adapt to the method of choosing names by generationModern societyneeds andValues
It is a Chinese tradition to choose names according to generationsCultureIt is a way to connect ancestors and future generations with the purpose of embodying the family lineage and inheritance. However, with the change and development of society, this traditional way has been rightModern manThe needs and preferences lose their appeal. Changes in social statusCultureConceptual change as wellValuesThe changes are all reasons why the generational method of naming is no longer in vogue. Although we can be nostalgic for what was once popular, we also have to acknowledge that change is inevitable and that we can only adapt better if we move with the timesModern societyneeds and developments.