prominent clan; common surname
Meanings
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influential family; prominent clan; aristocratic family
Historically refers to powerful families with long lineages, especially during the Wei, Jin, and Southern-Northern Dynasties periods.
During the Wei and Jin dynasties, powerful aristocratic clans controlled the imperial court.
This prominent family has great influence in the local area.
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Many prominent families have produced famous figures throughout history.
noun
common surname; widely distributed family name
Refers to surnames that have a large population, such as Zhang, Wang, Li, and Liu in Chinese culture.
Zhang, Wang, Li, and Liu are common surnames in China.
The population of common surnames often reaches tens of millions.
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In China, 'common surnames' usually refers to the top one hundred ranked surnames.
His surname is Li, which is a common surname in China.