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Chinese Titles of Nobility
Generic usage military and nobility titles from China.
This rank system lists the basic European equivalent of the Chinese titles of nobility.
Shi - Knight. This social class was distinguished by their right to ride in chariots and command battles from mobile chariots, while they also served civil functions.
Nan - Baron
Zi - Viscount
Bo - Count
Hou - Marquis
Gong - Duke or Prince
Wang - King
Huangdi - Emperor
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- A compendium of different Chinese ranking systems Alongside Moonlake linked by Moonlake
- Rank Systems Strolen linked by Kuseru Satsujin
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I am not as impressed by this one, as I can get more information in under 3 seconds with one google search.
There is not enough detail to be really useful or give someone a sense for how this ranking system works together. What qualifies as a Baron or Count or Marquis in The West is very dfferent than what qualifies someone as a Nan, Bo, or Hou. These ranks provide a loose guideline for social positioning, but really don't provide much explanation as to anything about this.
Definite stub material here I'm afraid.
I agree.