Why can't you say your surname is Zhang?

Because this is the surname of the Jade Emperor Hehe, it was originally "your surname", so you can't say "avoid your surname Zhang", otherwise it will cause jokes.

It turns out that this has something to do with China's myth system. According to legend, the jade emperor's surname is Zhang, and there are many common names, including Zhang Bairen, Zhang Ren, Zhang Ren, Zhang Ren, Zhang Ren, Zhang Ren, Zhang Ren, Zhang Ren, Zhang Ren, Zhang Ren, Zhang Ren.

In myths and legends, the jade emperor is regarded as the master of heaven and earth, and his position is supreme. Therefore, his surname Zhang has become very noble, and ordinary people surnamed Zhang have followed suit. Naturally, it goes without saying that it is "free of charge".

However, this statement could not be said in ancient times (early Song Dynasty). In modern times, there is not so much stress. There is no distinction between honor and disgrace in modern society, so most of the surnames now say that they are exempt from surnames, which shows both respect and modesty. It is a fine tradition of China, a country of etiquette for thousands of years.

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In addition, it can't be said that "Kong's surname is free", and Kong is easier to understand, because most people will think it is related to Kong.

In ancient feudal society, Confucianism was the only thing that was respected. Confucius, as the founder of Confucianism, not only enjoys his own status, but also his descendants are treated with high courtesy, especially the direct descendants of Confucius, who have been given titles for many times since the reign of Emperor Gaozu and inherited the title for more than 2,000 years.

On the other hand, in ancient times, people with the same surname as emperors did not have to say "free of charge". For example, Zhao in the Song Dynasty and Zhu in the Ming Dynasty were all regarded as "national surnames" at that time, and they were proud of it. Some people with outstanding achievements were also given national surnames, especially in the Han and Tang Dynasties.