Yuko Leung Wai-ying, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong (SCMP letters 13 Sept 2010)
About Novel HKSAR Names
Name Category: Creation; Substitution
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Enthusiastic reflections about names, the universe and everything, with a positive dose of critical thinking
Devil. Whale. Chlorophyll, Violante, Treacle — you name it, Hong Kong probably has someone who goes by it. Inquisitive, enterprising and...
A Japanese name, Hongkies like Japan.
ReplyDeleteThanks AW. Yes, despite the ongoing political dislikes between Japan and China, Hong Kong Chinese have always liked Japanese culture. The trend towards choosing Japanese names reflects this.
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