Chinese Personal Names

The Chinese attach great importance to their names and the ways they address one another. Their personal names are often influenced by politics, religion, nationality, culture, social status and special interests. Personal names are symbols of the individuals and their links to life and fate. For these reasons, there are more styles of personal names in China than anywhere else in the world.

Now you can understand the requirements that the Chinese take into consideration when naming themselves, their children, and even dead relatives. Discover the taboos and rules regarding auspicious names and learn about famous names in Chinese history. This book brims with anecdotes, examples and advice and includes two appendices of family names.