Fuzzy-align CN/EN field names

Description and use

Automated fuzzy matching of Chinese and English field names with alias mapping, reducing manual effort and production errors.

Problem

Mapping Chinese and English field names (e.g., userName vs 用户名称) across many tables was manual, error‑prone, and time‑consuming.

Outcome

Automated mapping reduced manual effort, prevented mismatches in production, and provided a reusable solution for similar field name alignment tasks.

Workflow

• Collect all field names from source tables
• Apply fuzzy‑matching algorithm to pair similar CN and EN names
• Generate an alias mapping table
• Validate matches manually for edge cases
• Integrate alias map into data processing pipeline

Evidence

userName vs 用户名称 across dozens of tables — mapping by hand was soul‑crushing, and mismatches slipped into production.

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