Author(s)

Hui Zhao ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, 014010, China

Corresponding Author

Hui Zhao

ABSTRACT

Using Idealized Cognitive Model (ICM) as the theoretical framework, this study explores the cognitive process and evolution patterns of ancient Chinese residential names. Through a thorough analysis of historical documents and the changes in residential names, the study reveals how the idealized cognition of the ancient Chinese towards the concept of residence is reflected in their language and culture. The study finds that residential names are not just simple identifiers, but also embodiments of multiple cultural factors such as social hierarchy, family concepts, religious beliefs, and more. By constructing the ICM of residential names, this study further explores how these cultural factors influence the selection and evolution of residential names, and reveals the cognitive mechanisms behind this influence. This study not only deepens the understanding of ancient Chinese residential culture, but also provides historical and cultural insights for modern residential naming.

KEYWORDS

Idealized Cognitive Model, Ancient Chinese Residential Names, Cultural Implications, Cognitive Mechanisms, Historical Document Analysis

CITE THIS PAPER

Hui Zhao, An Inquiry into the Idealized Cognitive Model of Chinese Ancient Residential Names. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2024) Vol. 6: 158-167. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2024.060224.

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