UNDERSTANDING EMPEROR NAMES - CHINESE IMPERIAL TITLES EXPLAINED

What's in a Chinese emperor's name? This short video breaks down the imperial naming system, explaining how they reflect ambition, spirituality and reputation. From birth names to posthumous names, discover the fascinating numerous names of Chinese emperors!

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♫ MUSIC ♫
Age of Empires 3 - Chinese castle age exploration
Civilization VI - Medieval China theme
Civilization V - Gao Shan Liu Shui (peace)
TW Three Kingdoms - Era of Prosperity
TW Three Kingdoms - Destiny Calls
Kevin MacLeoad - Ripple
Europa Universalis IV - Forest Shade
The Loyalist - Lotus Lane

🎬 VIDEO CREDITS 🎬
Founding Emperor of Ming Dynasty (2017)
大清官 (2004) Great Qing Official
The Ming Dynasty (2019)
嘉慶皇帝 (2007) Legend of Jiaqing
The Opium War (1997)

📜 MAIN SOURCES 📜
Chinese Onomasticons of Posthumous Names: Between Ritual Practice and Historical Exegesis (2024), Yegor Grebnev

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Introduction: (0:00)
Personal name: (0:38)
Courtesy name: (01:42)
Era name: (02:45)
Temple name: (04:14)
Posthumous name: (05:09)
Conclusion: (06:29