1 : Bearing A Posthumous Name -

: Often given to those who lived excessively. Neutral/Sympathetic : Used for those who faced misfortune.

While rooted in Chinese tradition, the practice adapted differently across East Asia: Key Traditions 1 : Bearing a Posthumous Name

: Used for rulers with great achievements or virtue. Wen (文 - Civil) : Wisdom and care for the people. Wu (武 - Martial) : Strength and military success. : Often given to those who lived excessively