The word "epigram" refers to a name that expresses the meaning of virtue or real name other than real name. In ancient times, men were 2 years old and women were 15 years old, so it was inconvenient to call them by their first names. Therefore, another alias related to the meaning of this name is called Zi to show its virtue. When mortals greet each other with respect, they must call it the word of virtue. Later, the word is called ideograph. The number
refers to the self-proclaimed name of ancient people in China. Such as Su Shi's word Zizhan, nicknamed Dongpo lay man. The number is mostly played by oneself, but also by others. It has nothing to do with names and characters. China ancient people's claims beyond names and characters. Short name. In ancient appellations, nicknames were often used as appellations.
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Citation and explanation of the word
In ancient times, men were adults and it was inconvenient to call them by their first names. Therefore, another alias related to the meaning of this name is called Zi to show its virtue. When mortals greet each other with respect, they must call it the word of virtue. Later, because the word is called a table character. "History of the Old Five Dynasties, Zhou Shu and Wang Junchuan": "Although Taizu ascended to the great position, he called him by his brother, and sometimes he called his name, never forgetting the contract of cloth and clothes."
Previously on The Legacy of Xuanhe: "At that time, there was an alchemist Lin Lingsu in Wenzhou, whose first name was Lingao, and his name was Chang." Kong Shangren's "Peach Blossom Fan Listening to Barnacles" in the Qing Dynasty: "I am a young man with a surname of Hou, and my name is square, and my words are oriented to the Sect, and Zhongzhou is also a German." The second time of the strange situation witnessed in twenty years: "This man's surname is You, and his name is Yun Xiu. He was my father's closest friend at home."
the origin of No.2
when did the wind of the bugle call originate? It was not recorded in detail in the literature, but probably existed in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Such as "Lao Dan" and "Guiguzi" can be regarded as the earliest nicknames in China. In the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Tao Yuanming named himself "Mr. Wuliu", and in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, more people named himself. In the Tang and Song Dynasties, a general atmosphere was formed, and it reached its peak in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Not only did everyone have a number, but also a person could name many numbers.
For example, the Ming Dynasty painter Chen Hongman had four titles: Lao Lian, Lao Chi, Regret Late and Yunmen Monk. In modern times, the custom of using numbers has been enduring, such as Su Xuanying's "Manshu"; Qihuang "White Stone"; He Xiangning "Shuangqing Landlord". Since modern times, the names of literati have been gradually replaced by pen names.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-ideographic? Baidu encyclopedia-no.