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

: For those whose reigns were plagued by political plights. 3. Regional Variations

: Initially consisting of one or two characters, these names grew significantly over time. By the Qing Dynasty, some emperors' names reached 25 characters , such as those for the Shunzhi Emperor and Empress Dowager Cixi . 2. The Naming Process and Categories

: Used to condemn tyrannical or failed rulers.

: For those who died young or faced early tragedy.

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