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"Eight Generals" originated during the Hundred Regiments War in War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, China, and originally referred to cooks, breeders, guards, trumpeters, civil servants, hygienists, hairdressers, combatants and commanders. After 1949, the names of working groups in all walks of life have changed. These eight members generally refer to conductor, driver, postman, nurse, barber, waiter, salesman and cook? This statement is widely circulated. In addition, there are other formulas.

After the founding of New China, the appellation of labor groups in all walks of life has changed. These eight social members are: ticket seller, driver, postman, nurse, barber, waiter, salesman and cook.

On June 5438+1October 65438+September 26, 2006, a set of CCTV Witness and Experience broadcasted eight episodes of the documentary "We are Eight Honors and Eight Disgraces", namely: salesgirl (the first episode), waiter (the second episode), barber (the third episode), driver (the fourth episode).

From 65438 to 0958, composer Chen Geng composed music and lyricist Justin wrote "Singing Eight Honors and Eight Disgraces". This song shows the love and dedication of service workers, the respect of ordinary workers in socialist society and the happiness of workers. In the original version, there were eight performers: chef, nurse, postman, barber, salesman, conductor, sewing worker and members of the cultural art troupe.