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Aixin Zhao (Iris)

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February 4, 2023

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        Everyone's name has a different meaning. My Chinese name is Zhao Aixin, 赵霭欣. When I was a little, I did not like my name because it was hard for me to write. When I was just learning to write, it always took me about one minute to complete all the strokes. Many people can't write it correctly, so it always makes me feel bad. After I grew up, I found a different feeling from my name. There are so many good meaning in my name. In China, Aixin(霭欣) has the same pronunciation as love. Love and happiness are my pronouns. The most interesting thing is that my name is related to an ancient legend. According  to the legend, if I want to have a better life, I must have water. One part of the Chinese word ai(霭) has yu(雨). The word yu(雨) means rain, so I have a lot of water. I think my parents would like my life full of love, happiness so I could have a better life. This is why they picked this name for me when I was a baby. I can feel their love from my name.





Comments

  1. FennyFebruary 4, 2023 at 8:36 PM

    What a wonderful meaning! I love it.

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  2. Nathalia AlmeidaFebruary 9, 2023 at 12:57 PM

    Oh so sweet!! I loved it 🥰 I would like to learn how to say your name in Chinese!

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  3. Jiaming HuangFebruary 10, 2023 at 4:52 PM

    Hi, Aixin, I believe your life will be like your name, will be full of love and happiness.

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  4. DanielFebruary 11, 2023 at 11:19 AM

    Hi Aixin! so what inspired the name Iris? where did it come from?

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  5. AMIROSFebruary 11, 2023 at 5:06 PM

    Hello Iris, It's interesting that your name has such a special meaning and connection to a legend.

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  6. MarciaFebruary 12, 2023 at 10:31 AM

    Wow, I really enjoy reading your name background. I love to hear about legends and your name lagend is very beautiful. I identify me with you because many people don't know how to write my name.

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  7. Siry MbayeApril 13, 2023 at 1:26 PM

    I enjoy reading your essay. the background of your name is very interesting. I used to use your first name as a nickname when I was a child. your name backwards gives Siri.

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