The other names of the imperial court were Xiao Chen, Zhong Chen, Dan Chen, Yun Qu, Miao Tang, Rui Wo, Lang Miao, etc. These nicknames represented the status, authority, and mysteriousness of the imperial court. The term 'temple' was initially interpreted as the ancestral temple, but later it was also interpreted as the imperial court.
Beijing was also known as Yanjing, Ji City, Xanadu, Youzhou, Yandu, Jingshi, Didu, Imperial Capital, Dadu, Zhongdu, Nanjing, Daxing, Xijin Prefecture, Shuntian Prefecture, Jingcheng, Jinghua, Beiping, Youyan, and the Land of Abundance.
There were many nicknames for officials in ancient times. We can draw the following conclusion: During the Ming Dynasty, the doctors of the Department of Purging Officials under the jurisdiction of various ministries had different nicknames. For example, the doctors of the Department of Purging Officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs were called "Da Yin Jun", the doctors of the Department of Purging Officials of the Ministry of Revenue were called "Da Si Du", and the doctors of the Department of Purging Officials of the Ministry of Rites were called "Da Yi Xiang". Other than that, there were also some special nicknames for the Department for Purging Officials. For example, the Department for Purging Officials in the Ministry of Works was called the " Great Farmer Order ", and the Department for Purging Officials in the Ministry of Revenue was called the " Great Si Zhen ". In addition, the black gauze hat also became another name for the official position. It originated from the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Later, after Zhao Kuangyin, the first emperor of the Song Dynasty, ascended the throne, the style of the black gauze hat changed and became synonymous with officials. During the Ming Dynasty, black gauze hats became a necessity for all civil and military officials to attend court and work. Other than that, there were many other names for ancient officials, such as Observer, Ming Mansion, and Grand Master. To sum up, there were many different nicknames for ancient officials, which reflected the hierarchy and uniqueness of different official positions.
There were many other names for flowers, and some common ones could be listed. Peony's other names include peony, flower king, Luoyang king, Luoyang flower, etc. Chrysanthemum's other names include Huanghua, yellow flower, golden stamen, chrysanthemum, etc. Lotus's other names include lotus, jade ring, lotus, water ganoderma, etc. Plum blossoms 'other names include Chunmei, dried branch plum, red and green plum, etc. Osmanthus's other names include osmanthus, osmanthus, etc. Rose's other names include periwinkle, moon red, fighting snow red, etc. Daffodil's other names include Lingbo Fairy, Yu Linglong, Jinzhan Yintai, etc. These were the nicknames of some common flowers. There were many other nicknames that could not be found in the search results provided.
Beijing was also known as Yanjing, Ji City, Xanadu, Youzhou, Yandu, Jingshi, Didu, Imperial Capital, Dadu, Zhongdu, Nanjing, Daxing, Xijin Prefecture, Shuntian Prefecture, Jingcheng, Jinghua, Beiping, Youyan, and the Land of Abundance.