What's your name? This is an old proverb.

1. May I ask your name?

I am XXX, and I don't know the first step.

What's your brother's name and where do you live?

4. May I have your name?

May I have your name , please?

6. May I know your name?

The names of the ancients are quite special. In addition to surnames and first names, ordinary people also have words and even numbers, commonly known as names. Everyone has a name, but the ancients will cause troubles, troubles and even disasters because of the name.

China is a civilized and polite country. When people ask you your last name, you should add the word "expensive" to show your respect. "It's not impolite to come back when you come." Similarly, when you answer, you should also say "free" to show modesty and show that you have the same surname as everyone else.

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Some knowledge of addressing others in ancient times:

1, direct name. There are roughly three situations: claiming a first name or a first name. Such as Luling Wen Tianxiang's Preface to His Poems. Used for introduction or biography. For example, "Sui and Lu Su are both interested in Sun Quan" and "Liu Jingting is from Taizhou". Call someone you hate and despise. For example, "Unfortunately, Lu Shimeng is evil in the former, but flattering in the latter".

2. words. The ancients gave names when they were young and took characters when they were adults (male 20 years old, female 15 years old). There is a meaningful connection between words and names. Chinese characters are for the convenience of others, courtesy and respect for peers or elders. For example, Qu Ping was named Qu Yuan, Sima Qian was named Sima Zichang, Tao Yuanming was named Tao Liangyuan, Li Bai was named Li Taibai, Du Fu was named Du Zimei, and Sima Guang was named Sima Junshi.

3. Title. This number is also called another name and table number. The fundamental difference between a name, a character and a number is that the former is decided by the father or elder, while the latter is decided by himself. Number, generally only used to claim to express some interest or express some emotion; The address of a person is also a kind of honorific title.

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