In fact, the term "genealogy" is not the only name it goes by; its name varies across different eras. Below, join Chengxi Studio Genealogy Printing to explore the various names it has been called throughout the dynasties.
The Yudao, I seem to have heard its role in many historical dramas, mainly to record the lineage of ancient emperors.
Shibun: Primarily records the genealogy of various feudal lords.
Genealogy: It is what we commonly see today, mainly recording the lineage and achievements of a large family.
Shi Jia Pu: It belongs to the Kong family, mainly recording the deeds of the Kong family.
Zishu: The term "zishu" refers to the records of the achievements of a branch of a large extended family.
Genealogy: Genealogy is the now widely-used method for recording the events of our ordinary family history.
The family tree is used to record the events occurring in our ordinary family today.
Hespere: The term "Hespere" is self-explanatory, referring to the documentation of a family history involving two individuals with the same surname but not from the same lineage.
Tongpu, Zongpu, Dachengpu, Zongshi谱: These refer to compiling the scattered branches of the same clan into one or more genealogies. Similarly, there are also family records and general genealogies.
Fangpu: Fangpu knowledge is used to record the genealogy of a large family branch under a common ancestor or original settler.
The naming conventions in the above family tree also reveal the meticulous and professional nature of family tree printing. With numerous categories, we welcome customers interested in family tree creation to contact Chengxi Studio for a detailed introduction.





