Notably, the “Bach Gia Tinh” of Baoding in China currently has 468 entries, while the “Thien Gia Tinh” from the Ming Dynasty has 1,968 entries. To date, this country has a total of 6,363 entries, including 3,730 single entries, 2,475 double entries, 146 triple entries, 7 quadruple entries, and 5 quintuple entries.
Throughout the process of transformation and development, many entries have been lost in China, and to this day, their philosophies have been forgotten. Similar to the four entries below, which originated along the Hua River, they have gradually disappeared over time.
1. Duan Mon
Duan Mon is a double entry, distinct from the currently existing single entry.
In the “Vương Mạng Truyền,” it is recorded: “Hữu Đỗ Lãng quân nhân Duan Mon thiếu” (translated: a noble family of the Duan Mon entry, residing in Lãng District). In the “Phong Tục Thông – Cẩm Đạo,” there is also a character named Duan Mon Cao. It can be said that Duan Mon indeed existed in the history of China.
According to tradition, during the Han Dynasty, there were officials of Duan Mon, but after suffering from disasters associated with the Yellow River, this entry became neglected. To continue living, the family turned to selling goods.
Due to the economic pressure, the store gradually developed, transforming from a small shop into a large storefront. Today, Duan Mon is also the name of a famous restaurant in China.
However, due to the small number of individuals carrying the Duan Mon name, it has not developed into a significant force. According to historical development, most people with the Duan Mon name feel that this name has a strong smell of blood (the character “duan” in Chinese means to kill or slaughter), hence it has been changed to something else. Subsequently, the Duan Mon entry also gradually disappeared.
2. Le
Le is a unique entry within the human hierarchy of China. The character of this entry is a combination of three parts “dao” (meaning to lead) which, when translated into Han Vietnamese, is “Le,” different from the single entry “Le” (李) that we often hear about.
In the “Bach Gia Tinh,” there are no records about Le having three parts “dao,” yet “Thien Gia Tinh” does mention it.
According to the legend, the entry Le originated from the character Dao. Initially, a character named Dao Quy had a multitude of powers in the land of Thuc, causing his people to be very concerned about his return. There was no other way, his people could only change the name from Dao to Le to avoid the horrors of spirits for their descendants.
However, the curse of Dao Quy never truly found an end; it faded with the passage of time. Ultimately, Le once again transformed into Dao, since the entry Le also disappeared. Although it was only for a brief time, the entry Le still existed.
3. Thao Thiet
Notably, Thao Thiet is a spirit in the legendary tales, depicted as a type of fierce beast, possessing great strength, known for its insatiable appetite, symbolizing extreme greed.
In the “Son Hải Kinh,” it is described: on Mount Câu Ngô, under many peaks, there exists a fierce beast called Thao Thiet, characterized by a massive human-like body, with eyes beneath its armpits, a mouth like a tiger, and claws resembling human hands, its cry resembling the cries of children.
In fact, the entry Thao Thiet originates from the character Tieu. In ancient times, the eighth son of Lưỡng Vũ was Tieu Ky, who failed in his battle against the Tieu Dịch and subsequently fell into a deep valley in the mountains. After ascending, Tieu Dịch had offered the Tieu Ky family the Thao Thiet name. This was a symbolic transformation of Tieu Dịch for Tieu Ky, meant to make the people after him more diligent in their endeavors.
However, after Lưỡng Vũ’s demise, the entry Thao Thiet gradually transformed into something else, simultaneously never reverting back to Tieu. From that point onwards, the entry Thao Thiet has completely vanished.
4. Thành Công
We should note that “Thành Công” is a proper noun, indicating the meaning of success and wealth that everyone seeks. However, Thành Công is also an entry in Chinese history, primarily to honor the legendary figure Hán Vũ who once reigned in China.
According to tradition, Hán Vũ, due to his immense power, resolved to eliminate the threats in the Hoàng Hà region, hence he did not return home for a very long time. Just after getting married, he began to exhibit signs of ambition.
During his reign, he passed by my house three times but did not enter to participate in the festivities. He even missed a moment of joy when his wife gave birth, and he could even hear the cries of children when passing in front of his home. Because of the turbulent circumstances during that time, he could not afford to be lenient.
After Hán Vũ’s successful reign, many people felt compelled to call their descendants by the name Thành Công. However, to this day, this entry has completely disappeared, leaving only a trace of memory in the historical flow.
Source: QQ
