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What did the ancients call their wives?
As we all know, people in China have many manners, especially when addressing people. For example, my father is called my father, and others are your father. If you put it in someone else's position, the title will be more complicated, so I won't list them here. What I want to tell you today is what the ancients called their daughter-in-law. Let's take a closer look today. Where did these titles come from? What's the point? What's the argument?

Western army. People who don't know think this is a king's name, but they don't know that this is the husband's address to his wife. Xijun, also known as Xiaojun, is usually the wife of a warlord. Warlords call their wives, and they are usually called the Western Army. There is also a saying that because a princess married to the north at that time, and the title of this princess was Xijun, all the governors in the north were called Xijun, which sounds ridiculous, but there are historical materials to check, but it has been lost at present.

Zitong. This name has some auspicious meanings, which sounds beautiful in modern words, so the name doesn't sound so awkward. Some people may ask, the queen can be called Zitong, but can other concubines be called Zitong? It must be noted that other concubines cannot be called by this name, because only the emperor's wife can be called Zitong, while other concubines have another saying.

Humble Jing. As we all know, clumsiness means clumsiness, and clumsiness also means clumsiness, and Jing is a thorn, full of thorns. Taken together, these two words, literally, are of course relatively rough entries. So this is a modest word, which ordinary people often use to address their wives. For example, when introducing a wife to a friend, you can use the word "modesty" to show modesty and your status. But from today's point of view, if I call my wife humble Jing, they dare not fight, because in the modern context, this is a derogatory meaning, but in the ancient context, it is still more appropriate.

Bitch. What is cheap is modest speech, that is, modesty. And inside, it's my wife, which together is used to address my wife. Many people say that this is not swearing? Actually, it is not, because in the minds of the ancients, it is necessary to use modest words to introduce one's family. It is worth noting that this word was rarely used in ancient times and only appeared in some literary and artistic works, so don't be too surprised to hear this word, just as a little common sense.

From this point of view, if the ancient ones are forcibly moved to the present, there will definitely be big jokes, such as wives. If it is used in modern times, it will be much more interesting, because in the eyes of modern people, this title can not be used in life at all, and it is also a derogatory term for people. Of course, if you just want to be funny, you can also use it as a burden.

In this sense, the ancients attached great importance to appellation. It can be seen that China is a big country in etiquette and law, which also teaches us that no matter where the times develop, we should not forget the etiquette and law, nor should we forget the cultivation and connotation.