People must be named by their parents from birth, but the name is only a "nickname" or a "baby name"? When you are 20 years old, you can tie up your hair and wear a hat, which shows that you have Grow up. At this time, your parents must solemnly hold a "coronation ceremony" for your child and give the child a name. This "name" is called a "word", also called a "mark", which mainly means that he "has a way to become a father, and friends and others can no longer call his name, so the word is added to the crown".
Generally speaking, "names are based on body, and words are based on virtues." When a baby is born, parents and elders are obviously unable to judge its future virtue. Therefore, when naming children, they often choose words with broader meanings. By the time a child reaches a frail age, his personality, endowments, even strengths and weaknesses, virtues and morals are already known to the outside world. At this time, the elders added "words" to their names, which meant praise, persuasion and urging.
In addition, in addition to "name" and "word", there are also "numbers". Generally speaking, names and personalities are given by parents and teachers and cannot be changed at will to show respect for the elders. However, this number is set by friends or themselves. It can be used freely or reflect a strong sense of self. For example, Du Fu was named "Old Man Shaolingye", and his character was vividly displayed.
The function of "zi" is to call strangers. Names are used to call elders or yourself. Elders call you by your first name to express intimacy, and you call yourself by your first name to express humility. "Zi" is called to others. Show respect for you,