What are word generation and hall number?

Word generation, also known as word school, refers to the words used to represent family generations in names (mostly words in the middle of names), commonly known as school. Its implication is self-cultivation, family harmony, peace of mind, good fortune and prosperity. Word generation is an important naming form handed down by China for thousands of years, and it is also a special "ritual" system in ancient China, which has continued to modern times.

Hall number is the title of a family in the old days, and most famous families in history have their own hall numbers. The hall number plaque is hung on the large and spacious hall, and the hall number red lantern is hung in front of the New Year's Day. When local people talk about a family, they like to call it "a certain hall".

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Origin of substitute characters: The most formal substitute characters should have originated in the Tang Dynasty. For example, Han's Ci Dai was written by Han Yu in the Tang Dynasty.

The origin of the hall number: the hall number mostly comes from the allusions or anecdotes of a historical celebrity surnamed Zu. For example, Meng's "Three Moves to the Hall" tells that when Mencius was young, his family depended on the graveyard, and Mencius learned to bury the grave and mourn.

In order to educate his son, Meng Mu moved to the market. Mencius learned to sell things again, so Meng Mu had to move again. Finally, he moved to the school to settle down, and Mencius learned to advance and retreat with courtesy. Because of Meng Mu's three moves, he attached importance to family education and regarded Mencius as a saint.

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