So, what does the obvious test mean?

Therefore, it means: Therefore, the four words "Gu", "Xian", "Kao" and "Cong" are common words on gravestones, in which: Gu means death, Xian means a prominent ancestor, Kao means father, and Cong means mother.

Although these four words are all used on tombstones, they all have their own etiquette and custom requirements when they are used specifically.

1, so

"Therefore" means death and ancestors. In our culture, "death" is a very taboo word, so our ancestors used it instead of "death". At the same time, the word "so" on the tombstone also represents the person who erected the monument, which means the descendants of the deceased.

2. Obvious

Using "xian" as a title has two meanings, one is that the master has a prominent position, and the other is that the younger generation respects the ancestors. The more common tombstone writing methods are Xiankao and Xianyu, which respectively represent the meaning that the deceased is the father and mother of the monument builder. In ancient times, when a high-ranking family built a tomb, they often liked to carve a clear word on the tombstone to show their superior family background.

3. Examinations and examinations

The word "Kao Yan He" appeared as early as in the divination of Shang and Zhou Dynasties. "The emperor died and the people lost their relatives." Here, Kao and Yan refer to father and mother.

Er Ya said: The father is the test, and the mother is the son. The meaning of postgraduate entrance examination conflicts with that of parents. Postgraduate entrance examination often appears in articles recalling the dead, so the ancients usually don't ask their parents to take postgraduate entrance examination when they are still alive, in order to get lucky.