What’s in a name? CQL vs MDZS
To not repeat things others have said, read @hunxi-guilai‘s post to understand the possible meanings of the chinese name for cql and what mdzs means in chinese.
I realize I have a tiny bit to add to this discussion.
hunxi mentioned that 令 means command and it can refer to the flute commanding all. But I think there’s another point to add! By changing the name from MDZS to CQL, the writers of the show indicated both major changes they made to the story.
If you haven’t watched the entire show, please stop reading because spoilers ahead.
#i'm done#i'm screaming#i feel so stupid for not noticing the OBVIOUS connection#my meta#translation analysis#short post#but holy shit i am happy and excited about this connection#eureka! :D#cql#the untamed 陈情令#the untamed#mo dao zu shi#陈情令#魔道祖師#meta#also math. this is definitely math. mdzs - the mdzs+ extra flute commands = cql