Gladys Yang

British translator, wife of Yang Xianyi, co-translated A Dream of Red Mansions.

Chinese name guide

Pronunciation: dài nǎi dié

Male

Female

Family Name: The surname 戴 (Dài) has its origins in the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and is derived from the state of Dai, which was granted to Boqin, a younger brother of King Wu of Zhou. After the state of Dai was destroyed, the royal family adopted the state name as their surname. Another branch of the Dai lineage traces back to the Shang Dynasty, from the Duke of Dai, whose descendants took his posthumous title as their surname.

Given Name: The name carries the meaning of humility and the importance of continuity and passing down traditions.

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