狄
ancient northern ethnic group; surname
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
ancient northern ethnic group
formalRefers to various nomadic ethnic groups living in northern China in ancient times, often used in historical texts.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, there were frequent exchanges between the Central Plains and the Di tribes.
Historical records document the migration of the Di people southward.
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Duke Huan of Qi once allied with other states to attack the Shan Di.
Ancient texts often listed Northern Di and Western Rong together.
Many descendants of the Di ethnic group integrated into the Huaxia ethnic group.
noun
surname Di
neutralA relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Di is my college professor.
Di Renjie was a famous Di surname official in the Tang Dynasty.
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The Di family is a scholarly family locally.
I know a doctor with the surname Di.
The Di surname originated from ancient northern ethnic minorities.