Download or read book written by Xiaoan Liu and published by Asiapac Books Pte, Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful book to help parents and individuals choose Chinese names. Find the most original, appropriate and beautiful name for yourself or your child, and at the same time enhance your understanding of the Chinese culture.
Download or read book Origins of Chinese Names 2010 Edition EPUB written by Lim SK and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that if your surname is Ji and Jiang, it would mean that you are actually a descendant of the legendary emperors? And interestingly, the predecessors who fled from the despotic King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty named themselves after the things that saved them: Li, which stood for the wild fruit muzi, and Lin, the forest which was a hide-out from the king! Find out more fascinating details about 100 Chinese family names: * Difference between surnames and clan names. * Stories related to the most common surnames: Li, Wang, Zhang, Liu, Chen, Yang, Huang, and more. * Naming traditions; names and fortune; manner of addressing. As the book covers the entire span of recorded Chinese history from the past to the present, you will find it an eye-opener as a reference manual and a delightful source of little-known facts.
Download or read book Chinese American Names written by Emma Woo Louie and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008-07-16 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The naming practices of Chinese Americans are the focus of this work. Since Chinese immigration began in the mid-19th century, names of immigrants and their descendants have been influenced by both Chinese and American name customs. This detailed study first describes the naming traditions of China, providing a base for understanding how personal names may change in the interaction between cultures. One discovers that surnames are clues to Chinese dialect sounds, that many have been Americanized, that new surnames were created and that, in more recent decades as the Chinese American population has grown, new names practices developed and surnames have proliferated. Included are ideographs to surnames and an overview of their preservation by Americans of Chinese descent.
Download or read book The Book of Chinese Names written by Kheng Chuan Goh and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Choosing Auspicious Chinese Names written by Evelyn Lip and published by Times Editions Pte. This book was released on 2003 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the Chinese, a person's name has great significance and is believed to be tied to his destiny. It must be chosen with utmost care. How do we choose an appropriate and auspicious Chinese name? How to choose an auspicious name based on ancient Chinese theories: the yin-yang, compatibility of the Five Elements, the number of strokes, Eight Characters (derived from a person's year, month, day and time of birth), and the person's horoscope.
Download or read book Grasping the Wind written by Andrew Ellis and published by Paradigm Publications. This book was released on 1989 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Point names, the traditional means of identifying acupoints, have meanings that are hard to grasp. This text promotes understanding of each point's use in acupuncture practice by considering the meaning, context and significance of each. The 363 points covered are listed according to the system currently in use in China.
Download or read book The Book of Chinese Names written by Kheng Yew Goh and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Genealogist s Guide to Chinese Names written by Connie Ellefson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Chinese names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of Chinese names.You’ll also find: • Chinese naming • patterns and traditions • Chinese emigration patterns • A pronunciation guide for the names
Download or read book Three Names of Me written by Mary Cummings and published by Albert Whitman. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ada has three names. Wang Bin is what the caregivers called her at her Chinese orphanage. Ada is the name her American parents gave her. And there is a third name, a name the infant Ada only heard whispered by her Chinese mother.
Download or read book Choosing Auspicious Chinese Names written by Evelyn Lip and published by Weatherhill, Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains how to to choose the best chinese name based on ancient Chinese theories. Methods of name selection, including Ying and Yang, the Chinese horoscope, are discussed by Dr. Lip.
Download or read book Wild Swans written by Jung Chang and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-20 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of three generations in twentieth-century China that blends the intimacy of memoir and the panoramic sweep of eyewitness history—a bestselling classic in thirty languages with more than ten million copies sold around the world, now with a new introduction from the author. An engrossing record of Mao’s impact on China, an unusual window on the female experience in the modern world, and an inspiring tale of courage and love, Jung Chang describes the extraordinary lives and experiences of her family members: her grandmother, a warlord’s concubine; her mother’s struggles as a young idealistic Communist; and her parents’ experience as members of the Communist elite and their ordeal during the Cultural Revolution. Chang was a Red Guard briefly at the age of fourteen, then worked as a peasant, a “barefoot doctor,” a steelworker, and an electrician. As the story of each generation unfolds, Chang captures in gripping, moving—and ultimately uplifting—detail the cycles of violent drama visited on her own family and millions of others caught in the whirlwind of history.
Download or read book Chinese Names written by Russell Jones and published by Weatherhill, Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On the School of Names in Ancient China written by Bernard S. Solomon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present study on ancient Chinese philosophy invites us to meet a challenging task in philosophical understanding. The so-called "School of Names" (Mingjia ) is a label for a diverse group of thinkers in the Warring States period (479-221 B.C.) that has sometimes been accused of dabbling in flippant linguistic and conceptual puzzles, paradoxes, or sophistries. Bernard Solomon analyzes the works of its two main representatives, namely Huizi (Master Hui, or Hui Shi , 380-305 B.C.') and Gongsun Long (b. 380 B.C.').The Chapter One deals with the ten "paradoxes" of Huizi as recorded in the Zhuangzi . Chapters Two to Six are devoted to five texts attributed to Gongsun Long that have been called cryptic or even a mixture of banality and nonsense. Among them is also found the "White-Horse Dialogue" with its famous dictum "A white horse is not a horse." The aim of Solomon's investigation is the discovery of the rules of "language games" in the School of Names and of the key to solve their linguistic and conceptual puzzles and paradoxes. His analysis shows in all the texts he interprets an "evidence of an interest in language qua language" (p. 12), which is unique for Chinese thought in the classical era.Bernard S. Solomon holds a Ph.D. in Far Eastern Languages of Harvard University (1952) and was a long-time Professor of Chinese in the Department of Classical and Oriental Languages at Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY).
Download or read book The Complete Chinese Baby Names Book with Meanings 2024 written by Ling Hong and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Embark on a fascinating journey through the rich tapestry of Chinese culture with 'The Complete Chinese Baby Names Book.' This meticulously crafted compendium presents a diverse collection of names inspired by the profound traditions, vibrant history, and linguistic beauty of China. Inside this enchanting guide, you'll discover a treasure trove of carefully curated names, each carrying its own unique story and cultural significance. Whether you're drawn to the elegance of traditional characters or the modern flair of contemporary choices, this book offers a perfect blend of ancient wisdom and contemporary appeal. Highlights of 'The Complete Chinese Baby Names Book' include: - A comprehensive collection of both classic and modern Chinese names - In-depth explanations of the meanings and cultural origins behind each name - Beautifully curated lists for boys and girls, inspired by nature, virtues, and celestial elements - Insights into the art of naming and the cultural nuances that make each name special Indulge in the beauty of Chinese language and tradition as you embark on the quest to find the perfect name for your little one. Whether you're celebrating your heritage or simply captivated by the charm of Chinese names, this book is your passport to a world of meaningful and culturally rich baby names. Take the first step in creating a legacy for your family and infuse your child's identity with the timeless essence of Chinese culture. Uncover the perfect name that resonates with your heart and reflects the beauty of tradition. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover names that will shape the future of your family. Purchase 'The Complete Chinese Baby Names Book' now and embark on a journey of cultural exploration and meaningful name selection!"
Download or read book The Name Book written by Dorothy Astoria and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baby-naming has become an art form with parents today, but where do parents go to find names and their meanings? The Name Book offers particular inspiration to those who want more than just a list of popular names. From Aaron to Zoe, this useful book includes the cultural origin, the literal meaning, and the spiritual significance of more than 10,000 names. An appropriate verse of Scripture accompanies each name, offering parents a special way to bless their children.
Download or read book Kingdom of Characters Pulitzer Prize Finalist written by Jing Tsu and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST A New York Times Notable Book of 2022 What does it take to reinvent a language? After a meteoric rise, China today is one of the world’s most powerful nations. Just a century ago, it was a crumbling empire with literacy reserved for the elite few, as the world underwent a massive technological transformation that threatened to leave them behind. In Kingdom of Characters, Jing Tsu argues that China’s most daunting challenge was a linguistic one: the century-long fight to make the formidable Chinese language accessible to the modern world of global trade and digital technology. Kingdom of Characters follows the bold innovators who reinvented the Chinese language, among them an exiled reformer who risked a death sentence to advocate for Mandarin as a national language, a Chinese-Muslim poet who laid the groundwork for Chairman Mao's phonetic writing system, and a computer engineer who devised input codes for Chinese characters on the lid of a teacup from the floor of a jail cell. Without their advances, China might never have become the dominating force we know today. With larger-than-life characters and an unexpected perspective on the major events of China’s tumultuous twentieth century, Tsu reveals how language is both a technology to be perfected and a subtle, yet potent, power to be exercised and expanded.
Download or read book Best Chinese Names written by Xiao'an Liu and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
