The character Zhang refers to the generation of the family, commonly known as Pai. The meaning is to cultivate one's morality and bring order to one's family. The people and the country are in peace, good luck, good health and prosperity. The character generation originated in the Song Dynasty. "Research on Genealogy" records that Song Taizong Zhao Kuangyin established 13 "Fan characters" - Dewei's descendants, Bo Shixi and Meng Youyi, plus "Kuang" ***14 Character. This is probably the earliest generation character in our country. The character generation is a rule for people to name according to ethics and morals. Many parents ask their husbands to change their children's scientific names according to their generation, that is, when they enter school. The character generation is the product of the ancestral halls of each ethnic group, or a collective creation; or it is written by famous people. When a clan has a father-in-law, a successor, etc., it often establishes or continues the family sect; it is also granted by the emperor, and the name generation of the Kong people is Ming Dynasty. It was given by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. That is the most unified generation in the country today. The character generation may be four, five, or seven characters, and may be long or short: the long may be five or six Chinese characters, and the short may be more than ten characters, usually twenty or three Chinese characters. Although it has a feudal clan flavor, from a literary point of view, it is a colorful poem. The surnames of each clan have different genealogies, and the generation character is the core and link of the genealogy. 1. Promote everyone first and respect virtue like virtuous people. Model integrity and be safe in character and learning. Loyal and filial friend, Qi Sheng Guangyuan. Mingzhe was born, and Umeda was planted in the world. The poem is full of warmth and prosperity, and the couplets of wealth and honor extend. (Excerpted from "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family") 2. Excerpted from: "Three Revisions of the Genealogy of the Zhang Family" 43 volumes of Xiaoyoutang in the 13th year of the Republic of China (sect language: Zhengzhengshida, Guangmingmingyao, inheriting humanities, Yongzhao Zongdao, new faction words: Establish meritorious deeds, learn virtues, revive the pioneers, and become the sages of the Ningxiang Guanshan Zhang family. The following is the sect's saying: Ancestor of De Maoguang, a good teacher in Ke's family, diligent and pragmatic, humble and generous. Hui □, Guizhang's reputation is excellent, Xi Zhen is reserved for employment, and the clouds are shining with clouds. 3. Excerpted from Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, "Eight Revised Genealogy of the Zhang Family in Xinfeng Anlanzhou", regardless of volume. Zhang Shiyuan and others majored in the 9-volume school in the 38th year of the Republic of China. Sayings: The good year brings good fortune to the country, jade is used to set one's ambitions and gold is used, □ is prosperous and prosperous, loyalty and faith always have light, bachelors climb dragons and phoenixes, virtuous talents strengthen discipline, benevolence and righteousness are treasures, poems and books serve as pillars, ancestors' kindness is accumulated, and academicians are famous. 4. Excerpted from: Volume 64 of "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family", 11th year of the Republic of China, Jinxiangtang, 14 volumes - There are still sects among the sects: Renrang Dun Ancient Road, Yonghe received Yizhuang, Jin Yu said Junzi Gangling Yongerkang, The longitude and latitude can be surpassed, and the position of Li Zhen and Chun Xuan are lush, the orchid and guiyi are fragrant, the glory and splendor are nine, and the benevolent officials have the fragrance of books. The left and right are Qing Zhaomu, and the ministers and states are moved. The founder of the ancestral family, Zhongxingshan Yiyuan, Yongting Yongting, Yongting Yongwang, Zhongxingshan, handsome, virtuous, following the ancestors' merits. Deze should be studied by everyone, and the writings of Qiu Tai are often met. 5. The five revisions of the Zhang family genealogy in the south of the city are 16 volumes. At the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the ancestor of Zhengde Maoguang, the Xianfeng clan, first issued a new sect: Fu Jia respected Neo-Confucianism, supported the world, emphasized economics, filial piety, friends, and was famous for his Confucian style. Crowned Fen Emblem □ Guizhang Pinyi Feast Jinjin Waiting for Employment Cantonese Zao Can Yunxia 6. Excerpted from: 8 volumes of "Qinghe Zhang Family Genealogy" in Shangrao, Jiangxi, compiled by Zhang Zhugeqing in 8 volumes of Yuhaitang in the 30th year of the Republic of China. Zi School: Wenwu became Kanglie, from the Zhou Dynasty to elegance, poems and books, edicts and virtues, filial friends initiated new offerings, Hua Guo valued Liangbi, Guangtian Qin made far-sighted plans, the fragrant voice extended the ancestral land, maintained and Qinjia practice school: Zongzhifan flourished In the Yuan Dynasty, Henry was pure and auspicious, his wealth and splendor were evident, and his celebration was long-lasting. The sound resonates and the name is fragrant through the ages. 7. 11 volumes of the Zhang family genealogy of Xueshiqiao in Western Hunan, 17 years of the Republic of China. Speech: upright, filial to friends and loyal, and the continued message: inherit the ambition of the ancestors, and bring the fragrance of scholars from far away. 16 volumes of Zhang's Guigong branch genealogy, 23rd year of Guangxu, Xiaoyoutang, 8 volumes, 32.823.4 Pincha's message. : The old genealogy sect of this sect has a saying: The way of heaven is good, Wen Yingzhi is kind in Tingguang. Shengzheng has great achievements, he is a filial friend and his ancestors, Guangyu advocates Confucianism, and his family's reputation will always be a blessing. □, Guizhang tastes Yijia, Xizhen is left for employment, and the algae is shining in the clouds. 9. Yanghu Zhang’s third revised genealogy, volume 15, beginning in the 26th year of the Republic of China, Qinghe Hall, 16 volumes together, saying: Loyalty is the first priority in founding the country, filial piety comes first in inheriting the family, establishing a lofty foundation, and accumulating virtues will last forever. 10. Volume 1 of Volume 37 of Zhang’s Third Revision Genealogy, Maozi Year of the Republic of China, Xiaoyoutang, Volume 43, Qi School Saying: Old School Saying: Ying Zheng was a great person, the light was obvious, inherited the humanities, and Yongzhao Zongdao. Newly added sect words: Establish meritorious deeds, learn virtues, revive pioneers, and become heroes. The Zhang family's sect in Guantang said: The ancestor of De Maoguang, Liang Yi was in the Ke family, he was diligent and pragmatic, and he was humble and distinguished. Fei crowns the Fen emblem, Guizhang is of high rank, Xi Zhen is retained for employment, and the clouds are shining brightly. 11. The first volume of 15 volumes of Zhang’s fourth genealogy, in the 32nd year of the Republic of China, Qinghe Hall, Zhang Congnan compiled 17 volumes, the school’s words: Original school: wood, fire, earth, metal and water, benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust, respect, wisdom, wisdom, solemnity and wisdom.

The continuation of the Three Cultivation School: Ming filial piety and friends set the standard, remaining loyal and honest is a good deed, showing great virtue and talent, and cultivating the foundation for a long time. Zhimawan original sect: Wenying Guangzong, a scholar in the country, is a man of great integrity, and an official of the Qing Dynasty. Qiliqiao Original Sect: The first guest unites with the filial piety, the country is upright, the heart is obedient, the official is clear, and the university is forever. The continuation of the fourth revision of the genealogy: the writings of friends show loyalty and virtue, the virtues of the Fu family are far away, and the poems and books will last for a long time. 12. Genealogy of the Zhang family in Yiyang, Hunan, 64 volumes, 11 years of the Republic of China, gold inlaid hall, 14 volumes, motto: At the time of Dabao and the day of the country, thousands of official officials prayed for their beauty, and the family has a long-lasting reputation. The title is inspired by Wenguang, the foundation is planted first, and the source is opened and prospered forever. 13.55.4 Zhang family genealogy, volume 12, first volume 1, 4 volumes kept in Xiaoyoutang in the 12th year of the Republic of China, volume 9, sect words: Huayun Teng Shanghao, inherit the ancestor Shao Qizong, Zhongxing Mountain Yiyuan, Yongting Yingwan Chong , Ri Zhenchang is handsome, virtuous and dirty inherits the ancestral merits, the literary fortune is the beginning of the world, Ke Yuan is determined to be prosperous, Fu Jiawei is a filial friend, Zuo Guo is pure and loyal, virtue and industry are brilliant, and the scale is great Yuesong 14. Excerpted from: "Zhang Family Genealogy" Jin Jiantang 5, the Guiwei year of Guangxu. The old school: the scenery is prosperous, the house is prosperous with gold and jade, the country is righteous and the people are happy, the officials are clean and the people are pure and moral. The new school: the joy is rising and the world is peaceful, the great benevolence is great, the family is prosperous, and Shao Ze is prominent. Yingcai 15. Excerpted from "The Five Revised Genealogy of the Zhang Family" in the 18th year of the Republic of China. The original sayings of the Huihetang School: Genealogy of Wanshi Fu, Wen Duo Si Shaoxian, Zhengwen Hadith, Lu Xiangmu Junen, and the continued school: The keystone of high achievements, outstanding character and virtuous character, the reputation of the Jinyu family is revitalized. The ancestral virtues of the inscribed scriptures are extended to the new sect's words: Shengwu establishes the foundation, the heroic heirs are prosperous for hundreds of generations, the gentle and respectful friends are filial, the accumulation is rich and the reputation is spread. The sect's words: De Maoguang's ancestor, Liang Yi In Ke's family, he is diligent and pragmatic, humble and virtuous, wearing a crown with embroidery and a dagger, Guizhang's grades are excellent, Xi Zhen is reserved for employment, and the algae are shining in the clouds. 16. Excerpted from: Zhang Luquan, "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family" in Pingjiang, Hunan, Compiled by Zhang Jiujiu and others, compiled by Dunbentang in the third year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, wooden movable type version, 6 volumes of Baiquan Gongpai: Tian Zhibi Wentian, Chaoshangchi Rencheng, Fuji Gongpai: Han Dao Danyudan, Da This book Ruxingxingchen Bingshen re-revised the calligraphy school: the light of rituals and music shines far away, and the poetry and books have a long-lasting development. I publish a book today, which has been prominent and prosperous for generations. The poems and books have a long history, the rain inscriptions convey the morals, the family is forbearing, the industry is written for thousands of years, the name is due to the beauty of the world, the clouds are full of virtues, the leaves are self-splendid and ugly, and the calligraphy school is renovated: rituals, music, light, Qingyang, poetry The book is long-lasting, the original filial friend has been passed down to the family, and the character is established in the right way 17.51. The first, middle and bottom volumes of the "Four Revised Genealogy of the Zhang Family" in Yiyang, Hunan Province, majored by Zhang Yunwen and others, 12 years of Tongzhi, Xiaowentang, wooden movable type version, 8 volumes. The old school of school words: rich and prosperous, noble and distinguished in the capital, Tang and Song Dynasties. , the Yuan and Ming Dynasties still responded. The new school: restrain the Yao Dynasty, allow the emperor to be courteous and prosperous to the Shun Dynasty, open up the fortune in the middle of the sky, and declare great virtues. 18. The first volume of Volume 16 of "Four Revised Genealogy of the Liu Family in Baisu" in Changsha, Hunan, majored by Liu Ze and others, in the 18th year of the Republic of China, Chongrang Hall, wooden movable type version, 11 volumes of Paiyu Shengguang Qianze, named Qi Sifang, Morality will last forever, and the country will be in good health during the National Day. 19. Jiangxi Xingguo Zhang’s Five Revised Genealogy 11 volumes Zhang Xianzao majored in the 36th year of the Republic of China. 11 volumes of school words: Guangda Shideqing, Chao Si Xi Yugong, Guangda Jasper Shows, Xian Sheng Successes the Ancestors, Ruixie Civilization Herald. Fortune brings good fortune, good fortune, good fortune, and good fortune. The Fu family is just poetry and etiquette, and their teachings are filial piety and loyalty. The period of self-cultivation is generous, the scriptures seek to be widely understood, and Yi and Shun set an example. Tang Yule met each other, accumulated good fortune and long hair, and became rich and prosperous. 20. Ten volumes of the genealogy of the Zhang family in Fulun, Yanxi, Shengxian County, Zhejiang. Revised by Zhang Lizun and others. Revised by Tongzhi Xinweinian. Wooden movable type in 10 volumes. 1150. Sect: Founded in Furun and started from Yirui, Linghe and Jianhongji. Forever. New line: Founding the foundation of wealth and prosperity, the founder of Yirui Kai Linghe is the founder of Jianhongji, the descendants of the family have made great achievements, and the legacy will last forever. 21. Excerpted from (62. The second revised genealogy of the Zhang family in Jingang Duan, Liuyang, Hunan). Generational language: Qingqing Gongshengshi, Guangguo forever prosperous, Zong Deyan Xianze, humanities auspicious, pure Confucianism, Qinzuo movement, entrepreneurship Yao Mingchang, filial friend Fu Jiazheng, loyal and good to all generations 22. Excerpted from (Genealogy of the Zhang family in Changsha Ao) Generational language: Xianguang Kingdom is famous, filial friend Fu Jiazheng, Zeyan New sect: Zhaoxi Hongqing, Yizan Changming , invigorate the aspirations and declare the determination, and carry out the reform in response to the situation 23. Excerpted from "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family" edited by Zhang Xiangsheng and others, 14 volumes, 9 volumes of wooden movable type in the city hall in the Wuzi year of the Republic of China. Sect: Faction: Dao Shanqing, Minglong, Ji, Xiangliang, Caiqing, the literary world, the glory of virtue will be revealed. Chang Shaofang Cheng Qinong's poems successively recounted the book Zhao Ying Yi Yan Mo Zhen Mou Xu Lie Xiang Yong Chang 24. Excerpted from "Zhang Family Genealogy" 14 volumes 16 volumes in the 20th year of Guangxu: Zhang Family Sect: Frank Ren Chengxian Juxing After Renyu, Kun Guangming Junzi Ze Zhongxiao Saint Xiangen restored the sect in the year of Guangxu: Frankly appointed Cheng Xianju, practiced Ren Qishichang, passed down the family, worshiped morality, etiquette, Hua, and promoted the country to be virtuous. 25. Excerpted from "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family" Volume 6 of the first year of Xuantong's reign, Xiaoyoutangmu The 6 volumes of movable type have a collection of words: Guozheng governs the dynasty, and all things are learned in the Taoist edition. Among them, there are fortunes and fortunes, and the hope is to revive the family, grow up, and protect the country forever. 26. "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family" in the first year of Yongzheng, 17 volumes of wooden movable type, 19 volumes. The collection of words: Yuan Hecheng The founding family of Broad Broad and the loyal ancestors have accumulated a great economic path. 27. "Mianxi Zhang Family Genealogy" Zhang Baojie majored in the five years of the Republic of China, 4 volumes and 5 volumes of wood type. Class line: Guozheng worships literature, Anbang is capable, and Yonghuai Xian Shize, Shaoshu Dingchangrong. Attached female class line: orchid is beautiful, fragrant and luxuriant, soft and graceful, elegant and intelligent, and the etiquette is complete.

28. "The Genealogy of the Jinfang of the Zhang Family in Shangxiang" Zhang Tongshi majored in 5 volumes of Jinjiantang wooden movable type. Class sequence: Anbang Zong Taoism, Yaozu Zhaoxianghu, Shengshao Qianqiujian, Generalist style of respecting husband Di Guangdunli Righteousness, sincerity, rich and famous Confucianism, benevolence and good teaching, scholarly fragrance Ding Yuanmo 29. "Shangxiang Zhang Family Genealogy" Zhang Tongshi majored in 5 volumes of Jinjiantang wooden movable type and 5 volumes of class sequence: Anbang Zong Taoism, Yaozu Zhao Xianghu, a mirror of the prosperous Shaoqianqiu, a generalist style of respect for husbands, Di Guang and etiquette, a sincere celebration of rich and famous Confucianism, benevolence and good teachings, and a scholarly reputation. 30. Excerpted from "Zhang Family Genealogy" 8 volumes and 8 volumes of the Guangxu Bingzi year edition Speech: Liang Yi, the ancestor of De Maoguang, was attentive and courteous to the guests in Ke's family. He was courteous and courteous. He made fine flowers, was unjust and Fenwei Guizhang enjoyed the banquet and treasured them for hire. The clouds are bright and beautiful. 31. Excerpted from "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family" by Zhang Liba et al. In the 14th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, 13 volumes and 10 volumes of Xiaoyoutang were published. Generational language: The original editor’s language: Determined to keep the pioneer’s legacy and prospered at the right time. Celebrities’ literary thoughts flourished and the country was revitalized. The family’s reputation spread. Combined school language: Liang Yi, the ancestor of De Maoguang. In the Ke family, he was diligent and courteous, and served modestly and generously. He sent out the most beautiful silk crown, Fenwei Guizhang, and was honored at the banquet. He reserved it to be hired. The clouds are brilliant. 32. Excerpted from "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family". Zhang Zongduo majored in Duqintang in the 4th year of the Republic of China. 28 volumes of movable wood type. The 28-volume collection of characters contains a generational saying: The Desshao clan is prosperous, the Fu family is prosperous, the family is a filial friend, and the successors are destined to be auspicious. 33. Excerpted from "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family" compiled by Zhang Zide and others, 18 years of the Republic of China, 19 volumes, 14 volumes, Jin Jiantang, wooden movable type) Origin poem: Qingshan is the successor to the king, the official is shown by Fu Yang, the ancestors moved to today's prosperity. All generations will prosper forever. Newly arranged poems: Filial piety to friends from far away, great prosperity in the world, inheriting etiquette and righteousness from the past, cultivating virtues to bring good fortune, prospering and prospering the family business, becoming famous in the country for nine years, showing the order of the past dynasties, and sealing the jade seal to be loyal and good. Accumulating virtue and benevolence will bring prosperity to the future. 34. Excerpted from "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family in Jingyang" compiled by Zhang Zhaofeng and others in 4 volumes and 20 volumes of Yongsitang wooden movable type. Words of generation: Sheng, Shi, Yan, Ben, Yi, Shou, Shang, Shi, Zhao, Yuan, Shan Zhong, Qing, Zhao, Zu, De, Guang, Chang, Le, Cheng, Fu Shi, Xi, Xian, Ying, Sheng, Yi, Zhong, Qun, Qin, Zun. 35. Excerpted from "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family" written by Zhang Yixi and others in volume 9 of the 9th year of Guang Renwu's reign: Fu Shengliang Cunwen succeeds to the next generation, one Fu Lingzi unites the family's treasures, inherits the good virtues and pioneers, and brings great enlightenment Changda Kuanlong? 36. Excerpted from "Danyi Zhang Family Genealogy" Volume 8 and 4. The movable type characters are: Chong, Zu, Cheng, Fang, Yuan, Fu, Jia, Yan, Xu, Fan 37. Excerpted from "Yao Jiang San" "Qiang Zhang Family Genealogy" Zhang Fusheng proposed to repair Shudetang in the fifth year of the Republic of China, Volume 28, Volume 28, wooden movable type characters: Tian, ​​Da, Ya, He, Wan, Chang, Bin, Yu, Xiao, Zong, Jing, Zhen , Feng, Ming, Gao, Ke, Xi, Ru, Jing, Fu, Ji, Shan, Cheng, Qing, Xiao, Friend, Loyalty, Liang, Tolerance, Thickness, Honesty, Uprightness, Official, Let, Zhong, He, Ke , read, write, and sage.

38. Excerpted from "Zhang's Yingxigong Branch Genealogy", published in 1 volume in the 29th year of the Republic of China, without dividing into volumes: The family has great merits, Ze Peilong, loyal family, Yongpei virtue, good fortune and longevity, inherits the ancestors and inherits the Yinhuayun from generation to generation. 39. Excerpted from "Gaofeng Zhang Family Clan" "Pu" is not divided into volumes. Volume 1 of the second year of Xianfeng, where Zhang Shilu majored, has the following lines: Shuo, De, Kai, Zong, , Yun, Still, Yi, Wan, Yong, Zhong, Zhen, He, Xiao, You, Xiang, Fa, Chang. , Yuan, Zhong, Shi, Yi, Li, Zhi, Kai, You, Liang, Gong, Frugal, Yi, Bo, Jia, Wen, Ting, Jia, Xi, Ji, Shi, Ying, Xian, Jiao, Da, Lun , Chang, Long, Cheng, Zu, Yuan, Fu, Zuo, Xian, Neng, Chen, Zheng, Xue, State, Family, Dao, Jun, Ming, Qi, Hou, Xun 40. Excerpted from "Jingjiang Zhang Family Genealogy" 20 volumes Zhang Jijin majored in the 13th year of Guangxu's reign. 20 volumes of the school's sayings: Eternal words of filial piety, righteousness, illumination, heir service, Zhao Yingchang period, ye Hong, Pi Jiyi, Xuan Wen, Hua Xian, Yang Deqi, successors, inheriting the ancestors, working together to respect the past, 41. Excerpted from "Lingyan Zhang Clan" "Pu" 3 volumes in the year of Guangxu. Ranking of 3 volumes of Bai Ren Tang: Binzhu, Mao Shi, virtuous, righteous, polite, wise, filial, loyal and trustworthy. New ranking: Respect ancestors, Dun Zong, worship Confucianism, Xishengxue, pure classics. Ming Fusui ascended to Dexianfu state. His career is prosperous, his reputation is far-reaching, he is cautious, and his plans are prosperous for thousands of years. 42. "Excerpted from the Genealogy of the Zhang Family in Xinpingtang" 4 volumes Zhang Mingshang majored in Tongzhi in the 7th year of Jiayantang wooden movable type in 4 volumes School language: Zhaoming Yuan Deyong revitalized the family's reputation, filial piety, friends inherited the ancestors, Wen Hua showed the country's brilliance 43. "Excerpted from the Qinghe Zhang Family Genealogy" Qianlong Year 45. Excerpted from the "Five Revised Genealogy of the Zhang Family in Liudu" 10 volumes compiled by Zhang Hougui in the 34th year of the Republic of China The 10 volumes of Zhongnu Hall have the following characters: Zu, Ben, Li, Tian, ​​Fu, Yi, Zhong, Hou, Dai, You, Zheng, Ren, Yong, Ke, Chui, Jiu 46. Excerpted from "Jingchuan Zhang Clan" Ranking of the 3 volumes of the Ming Wanli engraving edition of the Genealogy of the Ming Dynasty in 3 volumes: Maoshou ministers, Dao Ben, Yuan Siyou, Ke Shangguangzong, the homeland scholar Wen Shizheng 47. Excerpted from the 13 volumes of the "Qinghe Zhang Family Genealogy" in the Guangxu period, the first edition of which Kong Cheng and others revised Yu Qingtang's characters School: The great master is Dun Du, Yu Xiubi, and his poems and books are often kept together to teach him to be prosperous and account for Qingyu. 48. Excerpted from "The Genealogy of the Zhang Family in Mazhuang, Ruquan", Volume 15, Volume 20 of Lu Yitang in the Year of Daoguang Wuzi (Zhang Family Tong) School): Lei Buxing, Sun Zhiyan, Qing Yongzhen Hongtu, reproduced from: /cgi-bin/index.dll?page5?webid=tongtu&userid=1578482&columnno=14&articleid=179 Thank you! Answered by: Looking for him in the dream, Qian Baidu - Scholar Three Level 2007-1-31 14:00 Jiacheng is the history book of the family; genealogy is the ancient book describing the clan lineage. Before the Qin and Han Dynasties, only emperors and princes had genealogies. During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, in order to protect their own interests, aristocratic families paid special attention to the purity and exclusivity of family status, bloodline, and marriage, in order to maintain their political privileges. Therefore, both nobles and commoners had genealogies, and thus genealogies were established. Learning has also become a specialized knowledge. From the Tang and Song dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, various surnames and clans continued to revise genealogies and family traditions. Most of the existing family records and genealogies were compiled during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The genealogy deepened the gap between the wealthy families and the ordinary people, and strengthened the relationship of superiority and inferiority within the wealthy families. It blurred class consciousness with the ties of blood relationship, allowing the feudal patriarchal system to be maintained and consolidated. However, family records and genealogies also have documentary value that cannot be ignored. As far as the family history and genealogy of the Zhang surname are concerned, it records the clan origin, generation system, biographies, migration and residence, marriage, offspring reproduction and related political, economic and cultural conditions of the Zhang family. Important original materials for studying family history and social history. Genealogy compilation During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties when the practice of compiling genealogies was quite prosperous, as a big surname like Zhang, there should also be compilation of family genealogy and genealogy, but it was just because it was so long ago that it could not be preserved. The family records and genealogies of the Zhang family that we can now examine include 20 volumes of "Dunhuang Zhang Family Biography" by Zhang Taisu of the Tang Dynasty, and later there is one volume of "Qujiang Zhang Family Genealogy". During the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, genealogies of the Zhang surname were continuously compiled in various places, so that genealogies of the Zhang surname were compiled nationwide. During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1522-1566), Zhang Jun and others compiled the "Genealogy of the Zhang Family" in 18 volumes, which was later expanded to 21 volumes, and was accompanied by 11 volumes of "Wenwen", which is extremely rich. This genealogy book contains all relevant information about the Zhang family across the country at that time. The book also includes 17 "Geographic Maps of the Zhang Family's Migration in Ancient and Modern Times". This is an extremely important genealogy book for the surname Zhang. During the period of the Republic of China, the trend of gathering people with the surname Zhang to repair family trees was in the ascendant. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, family trees were also continued in some places. Distribution of family trees There are currently more than 100 genealogical books of the surname Zhang recorded in library collections and catalogs. The "Chinese Genealogy Catalog" contains 114 types of Zhang family trees, totaling 949 volumes. If these Zhang genealogy books are divided by region, Jiangsu Province has the most, with 25 kinds; followed by Hunan Province, with 18 kinds; and Shanxi and Zhejiang, with 12 kinds each. In addition, there are 8 species in Hubei Province, 6 species in Shandong Province, 5 species each in Hebei, Anhui, Fujian, and Sichuan, 2 species each in Guangxi, Gansu, and Ningxia, and 1 species in Henan Province. There are 4 types regardless of region. If we look at the clans, the Qinghe Zhang family has the most family trees, with more than ten kinds; followed by the Xiangtan Zhang family, with 6 kinds.

The Zhang family in Dingyang, Nanzhang, Yaojiang, Yuyao, Zhongxiang, Xiangxiang and other places each have three types; the Zhang family in Zhejiang, Anqiu and Nanpi each have two types; the Zhang family in other areas mostly has one type . Types of family trees These genealogy books with the surname Zhang have different names, including family tree, genealogy, genealogy, family tree, ancestral genealogy, Huitong genealogy, house genealogy, branch genealogy, grass genealogy, general genealogy, genealogy book, chronicle, family genealogy Cheng, lineage, Xianfenlu, etc. The name often also contains the specific county title, sect or ancestor's posthumous name, as well as the name of the county, county and township to distinguish it from other genealogy books. Some names also include the words "continued cultivation", "third cultivation", "fourth cultivation", etc. Contents of the family tree: Although the various family records and genealogies of the Zhang surname have different writing styles and different scopes of description, the content is generally the same. They generally include prefaces, rules, family genealogy, family regulations, ancestors' deeds, family documents, etc. Among them, family lineage is the central content of the genealogy and is essential for genealogy books. The description of family lineage in the genealogy book should pay attention to the vertical relationship between the top and bottom to make the origin and inheritance clear. We should also pay attention to the left and right horizontal relationships and list the characters and deeds in detail. Genealogy books with the surname Zhang often first explain the origin of the family, and then detail the deeds of each clan. The lineage not only records the names of the characters in the clan, but also explains the clan and seniority of the characters through clan language. The "Clan Rules" of the Zhang family in Maoling (today's Xingping, Shaanxi Province) contains "clan clan names". This clan is divided into 10 tribes. Each tribe is assigned one character based on the 10 characters of Zhu Xi, a great scholar of the Southern Song Dynasty. Then start with this word and connect it into five words and four sentences, which are used as the faction language. For example, the motto of the branch with the word "loyalty" is: "Be loyal and diligent in supporting state affairs, and uphold the integrity of the people. Dragons and tigers will meet in the wind and clouds, and they will cultivate Qi Xu Shiliang." The first generation of this tribe must use the word "loyalty" in their names. , the second generation should be named with the word "Qin", the third generation should be named with the word "Xiang", and so on. In this way, through a person's name, you can know which tribe and generation he belongs to.