謚 Stroke Order

謚 shì [名] 1. A title given to ancient emperors, nobles, ministers, and other prominent individuals after their death, based on their lifetime achievements. 2. To confer a posthumous title. 3. Title; name. 4. Quietude. 1. A title given to ancient emperors, nobles, ministers, and other prominent individuals after their death, based on their lifetime achievements. "Therefore, observing their dance reflects their virtue; hearing their title reflects their actions." 2. To confer a posthumous title. "The people of Zheng reburied Duke You and titled him Ling." 3. Title; name. "Sima Xiangru lamented, 'To die without a name is to be called the utmost fool.'" 4. Quietude. "In *Erya*, it says, 'Title means calmness.'" 謚 shì [動] 1. To confer or award; especially refers to posthumous titles. 1. To confer or award; especially refers to posthumous titles. 本义: A title with evaluative significance conferred upon ancient emperors, nobles, ministers, outstanding officials, or other individuals of status after their death. 造字法: It is a phonetic compound. From "speech" to add sound. Since it bestows merit or demerit through remarks, it is thus connected to "speech." Originally written as "謚." 引: 1. From *Beitang Shuchao*, quoting from *Shuowen*: "謚 refers to the footprints of conduct." 2. From *Baihutong*: "謚 denotes distinction between noble and lowly; it highlights virtue." 3. From *Liji, Biaoji*: "Past kings conferred titles to honor their names." 4. From *Lunheng, Daoying*: "The title reflects actions done while alive." 5. From *Wuren Mubibei* by Zhang Pu in the Ming dynasty: "Increasing titles enhances glory after one's death." 例: 1. 謚法 (The act of a main mourner conferring a name to the deceased to honor their lifelong achievements) 2. 謚寶 (Seal used in ancient emperors' mausoleums, inscribed with the titles of emperor and empress) 3. 謚譜 (Records of posthumous titles) 4. 謚名 (Posthumous name) 謚 shì [動] 1. To confer or award; especially refers to posthumous titles. 引: 1. Wang Bao's *Dongxiao Fu*: "It is fortunate to receive a title as Dongxiao." 2. From *Records of the Grand Historian*: "To die without a name is to be the utmost fool, bringing shame to parents and laughingstock to the world." 例: 1. 謚告 (Announcement of a conferred title) 2. 謚典 (Ceremony for conferring a title) 1. Smiling appearance. 笑貌. "In *Yupian, Yanbu*: '謚 means a smiling appearance.'" 1. Laughing sound. 笑聲. "In *Jiyun, Xiyun*: '謚 means laughing sound.'"