What is the origin of the name Shenzhen Bay? Since then, it has been called Shenzhen Bay?

People who have stayed in Shenzhen for a long time often feel that they have entered a sparsely populated and dense fishing village in Shui Ze when they see such place names as Shuiwei Village, Huang Beiling and Dongjiaotou. Today's Shenzhen River winds through the bustling downtown area, hence the name "Shenzhen". In fact, locals in Shenzhen are used to calling the ditches in the fields "Shenzhen" or "surge", and "Shenzhen" means "deep ditch".

According to the Records of Xin 'an County compiled during the reign of Kangxi in Qing Dynasty, Shenzhen River not only has a long history, but also has a fast-flowing water. When it rains, there will be floods, which makes it very difficult for residents to travel. People often "don't know the depth, but they are drowned." So, under the auspices of Liao Yingchong, the chief inspector of the local public security department, in the 28th year of Kangxi, a "Huimin Bridge" was built on the Shenzhen River, made of stone, which is the predecessor of today's "Ren Minqiao".

The place name "Shenzhen" first appeared in 14 10 (the eighth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty). This is the name of a small "market" and also the name of an outpost. At that time, there were only 10 troops. The "market" was originally a formal rural fair, and people would disperse after the transaction was completed. But by the Kangxi period of Qing Dynasty, the "market" in Xin 'an County had developed into a market with fixed residents, and most of them were formed in places with convenient transportation. Although the Shenzhen market is small, it is quite famous.

In fact, the name "Shenzhen" not only bears geographical traces, but also bears the color of immigrant culture. It is a new vocabulary brought by Hakka immigrants moving south. Generally speaking, after moving to a new place, immigrants often use old place names to express their roots. Usually, immigrants do not copy their original names, but use the same place names as their places of origin. Historically, some Hakkas in Lingnan area moved from northern Fujian and southern Zhejiang. The common place names in these areas are Keng, Tan, Yang, Ping and Zhen.

There is also a "Shenzhen" with the same name in Zhejiang, besides Yu 'an in Lishui, Zhejiang, and Shenzhen Head in Yongkang. Wenjia Town, Jinxian County, Jiangxi Province, Pingxiang Town and Hejia Town; Yuandong, Xinning Town, Hunan Province; Toukeng, Dabu Town, Guangdong Province, Gaozhen, Meixian County, etc. These place names appeared after the Song Dynasty. They are ancient Chinese brought by northerners to the south, which evolved into dialects in the south and produced dialect place names.

Shenzhen is also called Pengcheng. Legend has it that a long time ago, a Dapeng flew to the South China Sea and was attracted by the beautiful scenery here, so he made it his home. Later, his high-spirited head became Dapeng Mountain (Qiniang Mountain); Its spread wings became Dapeng Bay in the west and Daya Bay in the east. Its vertical tail feather became Paiya Mountain; Its bodybuilding has become the Dapeng Peninsula today. ...

In Nan 'ao Town, more than 50 kilometers east of Shenzhen, there is a place called Pengcheng. Its gate is like Deshengmen in Beijing, but it is much smaller. The city wall has been eroded by wind and rain, and it is a dilapidated scene; Although this tower is not as magnificent as Shanhaiguan, it is still full of ancient flavor. When I entered the city gate, I saw the road paved with bluestone slabs. The bungalows on both sides are brick and wood structures, and the rafters exposed from the eaves are corrupt and look quite old. Local residents call this place the Queen Mother, also known as Dapeng, and this city is called Pengcheng. "Pengcheng" got its name.

Once upon a time, someone put the name Pengcheng on Shenzhen. Especially since the establishment of the Special Economic Zone, Shenzhen has undergone historic changes, and its comprehensive economic strength ranks among the top cities in China. This is a city full of vitality, bright development prospects and unlimited potential. The territory of Shenzhen is like Dapeng flying high, fighting the wind and waves, roaming the sky and going forward bravely. Therefore, Pengcheng is the real scream.