謚 (shì) - Posthumous name — an honorary title given to & also means to confer, bestow.

謚Tone 4

shì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

謚 · shì

Posthumous name — an honorary title given to emperors, nobles, and respected figures after their death, summarizing their life and character;

also means to confer, bestow.

Posthumous name — an honorary title given toalso means to confer, bestow.

Usage highlights

Posthumous titlePosthumous name conferralPosthumous naming ceremonyPosthumous naming systemPosthumous edictPosthumous praise

Synonyms

  • 谥号— posthumous name (the title itself)
  • 赐号— to confer a title (broader term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor received the posthumous title Emperor Wen (文帝谥号).
  • They discussed the posthumous naming ceremony (谥礼).
  • Historical records contain detailed posthumous titles (谥号).
  • The process of conferring posthumous names is called shi fa (谥法).

Collocations

  • Posthumous title(谥号)
  • Posthumous name conferral(谥封)
  • Posthumous naming ceremony(谥礼)
  • Posthumous naming system(谥法)
  • Posthumous edict(谥册)
  • Posthumous praise(美谥)

Idioms

  • To confer posthumous titles and establish temples(谥庙)
  • The beauty lies in the posthumous name(谥之美)
  • To receive posthumous honor(得谥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The practice of granting posthumous names dates back to the Zhou Dynasty as part of the ritual system.
  • Posthumous names summarized a ruler's or noble's virtues, achievements, or faults, serving as historical judgment.
  • The character combines 'speech' (言) and 'bestow' (益), reflecting the ceremonial conferral of an evaluative name.

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