Joel Thoraval

French Sinologist, studied Chinese intellectual history.

Chinese name guide

Pronunciation: dù ruì lè

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Family Name: The surname 杜 originates from the ancient state of Du, which was located in present-day Shaanxi Province. It is derived from the tree known as 'Du' or 'Bush-cherry' in English. The lineage traces back to the descendants of Emperor Yao, one of the legendary Five Emperors of ancient China. During the Shang Dynasty, a descendant of Emperor Yao was granted the title of 'Yu Long Shi' for his skill in taming dragons. His descendants were later granted the land of Du, and upon the fall of the state, they adopted the name 'Du' as their surname.

Given Name: The name conveys auspiciousness and joy, symbolizing happiness and positivity.

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