Song
The Song Dynasty's system was sub-divided in five commonly known Titles:
- Empress (皇后)
- Consorts (妃)
- Imperial Concubines (嫔)
- Beautiful Ladies (美人)
- Talented Ladies (才人)
However, Consorts and Concubines can also be further classified under different title such as 貴妃、淑妃、德妃、賢妃 (for Consorts) and 太儀、貴儀、妃儀、淑儀、婉儀、順儀、順容、淑容、婉容、昭儀、昭容、昭媛、修儀、修容、修媛、充儀、充 (for Concubines).
Read more about this topic: Ranks Of Imperial Consorts In China
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