What was the meaning behind the names of the halls in the Grand View Garden in 'Dream of the Red Chamber'?
The names of the Grand View Garden in Dream of the Red Chamber have profound meanings. The following are the meanings of the names of the main courtyards: 1. Happy Red Courtyard: Happy Red Courtyard was Jia Baoyu's bedroom and the area where his family and maids lived. This name was taken from the "Book of Songs", which meant that "the mood is comfortable and the color is bright", meaning that Jia Baoyu was a happy and free person at home. 2. Longcui Nunnery: Longcui Nunnery was Lin Daiyu's bedroom. The name was taken from the words " The branches of Longcui are also solid and small in the beginning " in Zhuangzi, implying that Lin Daiyu was a pure and noble woman as beautiful as Longcui. 3. Xiaoxiang Pavilion: Xiaoxiang Pavilion is Jia Baoyu's study. It has beautiful natural scenery and a rich cultural atmosphere. This name was taken from the "Li Sao" in the "Songs of Chu", which meant "sad music". Daoxiang Village: Daoxiang Village is a pastry shop full of antiques. The pastries here are sweet and delicious. The name was taken from a Daoxiang Village near the Jia family's residence in 'Dream of the Red Chamber', implying that the life of the Jia family was full of poetry and delicacies. The names of the few courtyards in the Grand View Garden had profound meanings. They represented the architectural style of the Jia residence, the living culture, and the food culture. They were also an indispensable part of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'.