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Why did people in ancient times call their wives "wives"?
Zi is a title of respect for women or saints, such as women, wives and mothers in ancient times. In ancient times, women were called ... such as mothers, girls and aunts. In a sense, Niang also represents women. Solid and evolved into the word "lady". Moreover, "Niangzi" is not a proper noun for "my wife" or the modern word "wife". The ancients called girls much younger than themselves "girls", women of similar age "ladies" and women much older than themselves "aunts". The ancient people's conservative and humble character created the title of wife. In ancient times, when they addressed their wives directly, they also showed a conservative side. They call their wives "ladies" like other women, but when they introduce their wives to outsiders, they call them "cheap wives" and "base wives". Therefore, a lady is not a proper noun of a wife, but a conservative title. In the same way, the term "item" means a person, and many official positions also use the word "item". For example, the prime minister refers to the chief person, the person who is below one person and above ten thousand people, and the auxiliary person, while the public is a respectful name for men and also represents men (mostly refers to powerful or respected men).

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