1140402_What's in a name?

Please choose the correct Chinese meaning of every word.

• 吉利的

• stroke

• 筆畫

• temperament

• 氣質

• manifest

• 展現

• intricate

• 精細的，錯綜複雜的

• auspicious

What is the primary significance of names in Chinese culture?

• Simple identification markers

• Legally required documentation

• Profound symbolic representations of potential destiny

• Decorative family traditions

What does the text suggest about the relationship between a name's tone and its meaning?

• Incorrect tones might suggest negative connotations

• Tone has no impact on meaning

• Tones are purely aesthetic choices

• Tone can completely change a name's implications

What deeper purpose do parents serve when selecting character attributes for a name?

• Competing with other parents' name choices

• Hoping to manifest specific personal qualities in their child

• Demonstrating their vocabulary knowledge

• Creating complex linguistic puzzles

What broader philosophical concept underlies Chinese name selection?

• Economic status signaling

• Technological prediction

• Individual randomness

• cultural heritage

Did you know the meaning of your first name before the class?

• Yes

• No

What’s the meaning of your first name? (Answer in a complete sentence!)