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Diversity
of Surname
There are as many as 10000 family names. Family name is composed
of one, two or more characters and each character expresses
a specific meaning, the Chinese family names embody a diversity
of meaning. Here are some Chinese surnames grouped according
to their literal meanings:
Heavenly
bodies and meteorological phenomena
Topographical features Geographical Names
Parts of the Human Body
Movements of the human body
The use of language
Order of age
Moral qualities
Words expressing emotions
Birds and other animals
Flowers, plants, crops, vegetables and other foods
Garments and ornaments
Household articles
Means of transport
Cultural and recreational objects
Metals and precious stones
Structures and residential structures |
Abbreviated
names of countries and regions
Names of nationalities
Names of dynasties and regimes
Abbreviated names of provinces and cities
Names of administrative regions and offices
Official and aristocratic titles
Occupations Words associated with religion
Words describing physical qualities
Designation characters and the five elements
Cultural words
Time of day, seasons and solar terms
Word indication directions or positions
Numerals and ordinals ( 1st, 2nd...)
Colors
Miscellaneous objects
Characters with woman
radical
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