1 : Bearing A Posthumous Name ✮

: Given to violent or tyrannical leaders, like King Li of Zhou.

Posthumous names are not chosen arbitrarily; they follow specific rules often outlined in historical onomasticons like the Yi Zhou Shu . They are generally divided into three categories: 1 : Bearing a Posthumous Name

: 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. : Given to violent or tyrannical leaders, like

: Used to condemn tyrannical or failed rulers. 1 : Bearing a Posthumous Name