: Often given to those who lived excessively. Neutral/Sympathetic : Used for those who faced misfortune.
: Tradition holds that Ji Fa (King Wu of Zhou) gave his father, Ji Chang, the posthumous title " Civil King " (Wen Wang) to honor his wisdom and care for the people. 1 : Bearing a Posthumous Name
: Emperor Qin Shi Huang abolished the system, viewing it as disrespectful for descendants to judge their elders. It was later revived during the Han Dynasty and persisted until the fall of the imperial systems in the early 20th century. : Often given to those who lived excessively