The name 'hào' originates from the Sino-Vietnamese character 豪 (hào), which means 'brave, heroic'. It is commonly used as an art name (pseudonym or pen name) in the Sinosphere, including Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. The concept of an art name was initially used as nicknames for the educated in China and later spread to other East Asian countries. It signifies a professional identity adopted by artists, poets, and writers, often reflecting significant changes in th...