Yanqing is a literal title, expressing respect and respect for a person. In ancient China, there were many ways to address each other, including madam, young lady, young master, etc. Liao Qing is a very appropriate title that can reflect the status and identity of the other person. It is usually used as an honorific title for a high-ranking official or a person with a power status. It can be said to be a quite formal title.
In addition to being used as an honorific, Yan Qing also had a very interesting usage in ancient China. According to legend, on some outings, everyone will play a game, which is the game of "Guess the Lady". The rules of the game are that one participant must use a limited number of guessing methods to let others guess which person or item the "Yan Qing" he refers to represents. Usually the purpose of this game is to add a bit of entertainment and interest, and at the same time, it can also give everyone a deeper understanding of ancient culture and characters.
In ancient Chinese culture, there are no class or gender restrictions on using the title Yanqing. That is to say, anyone, regardless of gender, old or young, can be called Yanqing as long as they have sufficient status and identity. Sir. And in some cases, Yan Qing can also express that the other person's ideological realm or moral level is very high. For example, the protagonists in some ancient literary works are described as being very elegant, graceful, and touching in speech and behavior, so they are called Yanqing. For contemporary people, although the word Yanqing is no longer commonly used, it conveys the spiritual purpose of pursuing noble moral character and personality in ancient Chinese culture.