Chart of the Names of the Characters in the Dream of the Red ChamberThe following is information about the naming of some of the characters in 'Dream of the Red Chamber':
** 1. Jia Family's seniority naming **
1. ** The first generation 'Shui' generation **
- The representatives were Duke of Ningguo Jia Yan and Duke of Rongguo Jia Yuan. " Water " had the meaning of source, which meant that Jia Yan and Jia Yuan were the origin of the Jia family's fortune and also the source of the story of " Dream of the Red Chamber ". The word " water " beside the two characters implied that the source was flowing water, symbolizing the Jia family's hope of eternal wealth and honor. At the same time," water " implied that the Jia family's wealth and splendor came from the rain and dew grace of the emperor.
2. ** The fourth generation of the word "Yu" radical name **
- Such as Jia Zhen, Jia Lian, Jia Huan, Jia Rui and so on. They were different from those who were directly named after jade, such as Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Miaoyu, Jiang Yuhan, etc. Most of the characters with jade names were given the five virtues symbolized by jade, namely benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage, and cleanliness. Most of them had noble, pure, intelligent, and beautiful characteristics. The characters named after jade in this generation had different roles.
** 2. Name the main characters **
1. ** Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Miaoyu, Jiang Yuhan **
- They were directly named after jade. Their pursuit was different from the feudal mainstream values at that time. They were pure and kind, pursued freedom and equality, hated official career and economy, and were unwilling to associate with officialdom. They had different fates between them. Baoyu and Daiyu were fated to be immortals, Baoyu and Miaoyu were fated to be Buddhas, and Baoyu and Jiang Yuhan were fated to be mortals.
2. ** Xue Baochai **
- Her name did not carry jade. She was born in a family of officials and businessmen. She was a typical lady in feudal society. She was deeply influenced by feudal orthodoxy and had repeatedly advised Jia Baoyu to take the path of "official career economy" and "establish a reputation". "The most precious is treasure, the most solid is jade". Her name had the word "treasure". The interweaving of "treasure" and "jade" in the names of Bao, Dai and Chai implied the complexity of the relationship between the three and their fate.
** 3. The relationship between the servant girl's name and the master **
1. ** The servant girl beside Baoyu **
- Baoyu loved poetry. He named his servant girls with creativity and ingenuity, such as Qingwen, Sheyue, Qiuwen, Bihen, etc., revealing the literary temperament of a wealthy and idle person, reflecting his love of singing and playing with the moon. The names of his servants, such as Hoeing Medicine, Sweeping Red, and Ink Rain, were also very lively and mischievous. The names reflected the master's taste and aesthetics.
2. ** The maid beside Daiyu **
- The eldest maid Zi Juan implied that the cuckoo was crying blood, which indicated that Daiyu had been worried for her whole life. Snow Goose symbolized the early death of Daiyu's parents, leaving her hometown and being plagued by illness. The names of these two maids were poetic and hinted at the ending of Daiyu's love, which was consistent with Daiyu's temperament and illness.
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