How to address a person with their correct and proper title may be one of the most complicated aspects of Chinese culture.
Given Names
The Concept of Bazi
The origin of BaZi is attributed to Scholar Li Xuzhong of the Tang Dynasty (A.D 618-907). It was practiced by Xu Ziping in the Song Dynasty (A.D 960-1279). This ancient Chinese Art is derived from the text of the I-Ching or the Book of Oracles used for fortune telling. It is based on the same principles, using the 5 primordial elements for fortune telling.
Baby Panda a Father-in-Law
The National Zoo’s panda is not even a year old, but he is already a father-in-law. His name, Tai Shan, has a number of meanings, and one is the address for one’s wife’s father.
Why Chinese people call themselves” The Offspring of the Dragon”
The Chinese dragon (also called “loong” ) is said to have the head of a camel, the horns of a deer, the eyes of a rabbit, the ears of a cow, the neck of a snake, the belly of fog, the scales of a carp, the claws of a hawk, and the palm of a tiger. It has whiskers and a beard, and is deaf.
