The new school year has begun, but teachers are facing a big problem: many students now have unusual and difficult names. For example, at ___1___ primary school in Dezhou, Shandong, first graders with names like Fusu, Zhitong, and Yongxi attracted wide attention. This topic even became popular on social media.

In the past, names like Jianguo or Jianjun were popular. Later, names such ___2___ Wei, Jie, Min, and Jing became common. Then, a few years ago, Zihan and Muchen were popular. Now, names have become even more ___3___(usual).

Many people online were glad to see this change. They said these new names are more special and meaningful ___4___ those that were common before. They think parents are now putting more thought into ___5___(choose) beautiful and unique names. However, some worried that certain rare characters in the names are hard ___6___(pronounce) or remember.

Teachers are also finding it a challenge. One teacher joked ___7___ they have to “study the students’ names before school starts.” Some schools even hold meetings to make sure all teachers know how to say these names ___8___(correct).

Chinese names are part of the country’s culture. The change in names shows how society and people’s ___9___(taste) are changing. Parents today want their children’s names to be special and carry good meanings. This reflects ___10___(they) hopes for the child’s future and shows how Chinese culture is developing.

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