Xian Sun of the Ning Mansion of the Red Chamber

Chapter 43: A single chapter: soliciting opinions on the issue of peer address

Recently, some book friends have been particularly entangled in the matter of Jia Zhen and Jia Lian calling Jia Ying "Yinger", and then the author is also entangled.

Some book friends said that peers should not call "~er", and some book friends left a message saying that it can be changed to "Brother Ying".

How should I put it, it may be that everyone’s reading habits are different, or it may be influenced by other similar novels. It seems that in the author’s habit, the word "er" is added to the end of the name to indicate short-term , can also be used among peers.But some book friends can't.

I also looked up the title "Brother" last night, and it is probably a respectful title for a young lady from a wealthy family.For example, in the original book: "Brother Bao", "Brother Feng", "Brother Qiao", "Brother Huan", "Brother Rong", "Brother Qiang".
Let's take a look at some of the following occasions:

No. 39 "The village grandma is talking nonsense and the elder brother is looking for the bottom line": Jia's mother laughed again: "I just heard Feng Geer say that you brought a lot of melons and vegetables."

No. 75 "Opening the Night Banquet with Different Omens, Sorrowful Sounds, Appreciation of Mid-Autumn Festival New Words and Good Prophecies": Jia Mu took it and ate half a bowl, and then ordered: "Give this porridge to Brother Feng to eat."

Chapter 29 "Enjoy the Blessings of the People and Pray for the Blessings of the Passionate Girls to Heal Their Love": Daoist Zhang said to Jia's mother Baoyu: "My brother is getting fatter and fatter."

Also, Madam Wang called Jia Huan "Brother Huan".

Grandma Liu also called Jia Qiao "Brother Qiao".

Aunt Xue called Baoyu "Brother Bao".

Jia's mother called Jia Rong "Brother Rong".

As far as the current situation is concerned, "~Brother" is generally used by older people to address younger people.

Let’s look at the dialogue between Jia Zhen and Jia Lian again:
Jia Lian opened the door and went in, and said with a smile, "I'm here, brother." Jia Zhen was so ashamed that she had nothing to say, so she got up and gave up her seat.

Jia Lian hurriedly ordered: "Look at the wine, I will have two glasses with my elder brother." Third sister Layou said: "Come here and have a drink with my uncle." Jia Zhen said with a smile: "Second, it is you after all, brother must Eat up this clock."

However, after reading this paragraph, it is of no use as to what title the author uses instead.

Some book friends also said that they can be called "Brother Ying". This title is correct, but there are always times when it is inappropriate.

So what should it be called?The author is really helpless, let's brainstorm, if you have an idea, you can leave a comment below!
At that time, the author will make a comprehensive analysis based on the feedback and decide whether to change or not. Before that, the book lovers who are not used to the title "Ying'er" will be troubled, and they will bear it for two days.

Everyone come and participate!

(End of this chapter)