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Re: the English Beast, etc. (was Re: English syllable structure)

From:Adam Walker <dreamertwo@...>
Date:Friday, December 14, 2001, 10:39
>From: J Y S Czhang <czhang23@...> >Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:24:06 EST > > The particular character for my family name has connotations of >_Ever-ready_ - sorta like an "advertising surname" for my wiley >"semi-civilized" ancestors. The earliest Zhangs probably were "mercenaries" >or _yu-hsia_ {"wandering-force"} during the Warring States Period (475-221 >BCE).). > > In this day, my father insists it is better to be a freelancer than to >be >a "corporate dog." The Family ideals are still alive...& kickin' ass... > > czHANg
Eh?? So you're not Zhang1 with the bow radical? Are you Zhang3 with the person radical? Or Zhang4 meaning weaponsof war? Adam the Evercurious (hmm. that's GOT to be a Lrahran surname!) _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx