Personified Noun

Lesson 14

Personified Noun

擬人化名詞

當事物、動物被擬人化時的用法：

1. Names of countries are regarded as feminine.

Taiwan has made rapid strides in developing her industries.

2. Most large animals are considered as masculine and are referred to by he.

3. Most small animals and insects are regarded as neuter and referred to by it.

4. The names of objects distinguished for greatness, power, sublimity, …etc. are regarded as masculine. They should begin with a capital letter.

examples: The Sun, Summer, Ocean, Thunder, Death, Wind, War, …etc.

5. The names of objects distinguished for grace, beauty, gentleness, inferiority,…etc. are regarded as feminine. They should begin with a capital letter.

examples: Earth, Moon, Charity, Peace, Humanity, Pride, Fame, Liberty, …etc.

6. She and her are used in referring to a ship or a vessel.

(ps: It and its are often used to refer to a very young child such as a baby.)