Zhang Liang's ancestor was Guifang of Jin State, with the surname Ji. Later he was divided into the Han family, and the Han family was later divided into the Zhang family. After the Qin and Han Dynasties, surnames and surnames were not distinguished. Therefore, using today's customs, we can say:
His surname is Zhang, his first name is Liang, and his courtesy name is Zifang. He was later granted the title of Liuhou, and merged with Han Xin and Xiao He. Known as the "Three Heroes of the Xinghan Dynasty".
In ancient times, people were born with a baby name and a baby name, which are now nicknames.
When the child is three years old, parents will gather friends to celebrate their child’s birthday and give him a name. As for him, he is named “Liang”. This name is given by parents and elders, indicating that the person is still a child.
When the person reaches the age of twenty, the ancient Chinese believe that this person has become an adult, so they convene family and local celebrities to hold a gathering, which is equivalent to an adult ceremony. At this ceremony, the young man can Having a new name is "zi". After having the word, it means that the person has reached adulthood. His "name" is still used by parents, elders, etc. to call him. Other friends of the same generation and younger generations can only call him by his "name". Call him this to show respect.
So, Zhang Liang’s nickname was Zifang. After he was twenty years old, when everyone met him, in order to show respect, of course they called him by his nickname. Even Liu Bang, who was the lord of the family, should be called Liu Bang. Mr. Yizhi Zifang, but I cannot call him by his first name - of course, although Liu Bang was rude and unpolished, he was still very good at talking - in addition, the word "zi" in the word "zifang" originally means Mr., which is called "zi" "Fang" is equivalent to "Mr. Zifang".
Of course, some people still call him by his name. After Liu Bang became emperor, he was regarded as a "long" official, so he could call Zhang Liang by his name. Of course, continuing to call him by his name would look more respectful. Second, when Zhang Liang calls himself, he can only say how good Liang is, not how good his ovary is. When Zhuge Liang claimed to be a master in his apprenticeship, he could only say what Mr. Liang was like, but others could say what Mr. Kong Ming was like. Third, when others mention him in front of the elders, they don’t have to call him by his name, but he can also use his name. Just like when you complain in front of the teacher, you won’t say that Mr. Kong Ming hit me, but that Zhuge Liang hit me. 4. Enemies or people on the opposite side will also use your first name to show contempt or ridicule when expressing hostility. They will also use your first name in credentials or diplomatic language to show grandeur. But of course the envoys from the two countries still addressed each other by names when they met to show their elegance.