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China's traditional generational ranking

self-centered, there are four generations of elders in the upper and four generations of younger generations in the lower. The order of seniority is nine levels: great-grandfather, great-grandfather, father, himself, son, grandson, great-grandson and great-grandson. Besides the order of lineal relatives, there are collateral blood relations and in-laws relations.

China's traditional generational ranking

Generation ranking is a traditional concept of Han nationality, which generally refers to the process of people belonging to a unified organization, faction and family to distinguish size.

Ancestors mainly refer to their relatives, and there are grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers, great-grandfathers and grandfathers.

China's kinship is divided by generations, regardless of age. Generally, an elder brother is several years older than his younger brother, and his children are several years older than his younger brother's. However, after several generations, there may be a situation where the peers are several decades older.