Where did the word cuckold come from?

The word cuckold has been handed down from the Ming Dynasty.

The word "green hat" comes from an ancient hat in China called "green hat". This kind of hat is usually made of green silk, triangular or conical, and is worn on the head as decoration. However, in ancient China, green was often used to symbolize low status, so the word "green hat" gradually evolved into a derogatory term to describe those who cheated or were cuckolded.

Specifically, the origin of the word "cuckold" derailment can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. According to legend, during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1465- 1487), there was an official named Wang Shouren whose wife was found and punished by Wang Shouren for having an affair with others. Because the official dress at that time was green, Wang Shouren ordered his wife to wear a green hat at home to show punishment and humiliation.

Cheating and cheating

Since then, the word "cuckold" has become synonymous with cheating or being cuckolded. However, the exact origin of the word "cuckold" derailment may be later than that of the Ming Dynasty. During the Qing Dynasty, with the prosperity and development of China's traditional operas, Quyi and other arts, the word "cuckold husband" gradually became popular and became a common saying and idiom among the people.

In addition to the word "cuckold", there are some words related to green and infidelity that have similar meanings, such as "green headscarf", "green sideburns and red skirt" and "red apricots out of the wall". These words are related to cheating, disloyalty and other behaviors, and often have derogatory and humiliating meanings. Although the views and attitudes towards deception in modern society have changed greatly, the word "cuckold" is still used in some cases and is often associated with negative emotions such as shame and derogatory meanings.