The format of ancient tombstone inscriptions

Genre format

Since ancient times, inscriptions can be said to be eclectic in form. The following is a brief introduction to several commonly used inscriptions with relatively stable formats.

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(1) tombstone

Tombstones usually consist of three parts: head, body and signature.

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If you look it up, you can mainly write down the position and occupation of the deceased, or you can omit a part.

2. Text

The text mainly indicates the name of the deceased and the name of the deceased, such as "Examination of Wang Jun's Tomb".

sign

Write down the identity and name of the person who erected the monument. The time for setting up the monument can be written or not.

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(2) Epitaph

Epitaphs often consist of three parts: title, text and inscription.

1. Title

Titles generally consist of the names and language names of the deceased, such as Liu Zihou's epitaph.

2. Text

Generally speaking, the main contents of epitaphs include three aspects: first, a brief introduction to the main life experiences of the deceased; The second is to evaluate the main merits and social value of the deceased; The third is to write the significance of setting up a monument and express condolences for the unfortunate death of the deceased.

sign

The inscription should indicate the name of the unit that erected the monument and the name of the author, and indicate the date. It should be pointed out that some epitaphs have already written the name of the unit or the author's personal name under the title, so the inscription should only indicate the date of writing.

(3) Meritorious Monument

The ancient monument to public morality has basically disappeared today, but today, in order to commend some advanced individuals, such as donating money to build a school, a monument will be erected to commemorate it, which can be called a contemporary monument to public morality. This kind of public morality monument usually consists of three parts: title, text and signature.

1. Title

Titles usually consist of the names of meritorious persons and literary names, such as Mr. XXX's donation to build a school monument.

2. Text

The text describes when, where, why and who did something good, and at the same time, the text should also clarify the gratitude of the unit or individual who set up the monument.

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The name and date of erection of the monument at the signature. [ 1]?

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Examples of inscriptions

Mr. Neng Jianye wrote the inscription "Qingdao Example". inscription

Wipe tears to write, brush tears to write inscriptions, comfort your pain with stones, remember my kindness!

In the autumn of May 4th, September 24th, my mother was the sixth ancestor of Zhuanglang.

Born at the wrong time, wild vegetables are scarce, five years old, helpless.

In adulthood, poverty and famine, hungry people leave their homes, and weak women leave their homes.

I moved to Binxian to know my father, and I knew myself from now on.

My humble abode is not rich, and my country is not prosperous. I respect my parents-in-law, and I save food by eating vegetables.

Work hungry, mend, and love your sister as your own.

1979 years later, at the beginning, he cultivated land, started a business in the barren land, and became famous in the districts and counties.

Good latitude and longitude, hard work, March 8 Red Flag, awarded pacesetter many times.

The fortune is up in the air, and the loving mother is ill, strong and resistant to disease, and has been ill for three years.

On my deathbed, I still think about the distance, because my son is unfilial and my mother is concerned.

There is no way to return to heaven, goodbye for five years, long voice and long face, separated by people and days.

Complain about the sky, don't wait for hoary heads, complain about the land, and cry in autumn!

Studying in Germany at the age of 50, immortal for a hundred years, self-cultivation, famous for being virtuous and filial.

Raise a thousand thanks, the sky is vast, and it will last forever. Keep it in your mind, you will never forget it!