仉 (zhǎng) - A rare Chinese surname & historically refers to the mother of Mencius (Mengzi).

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zhǎng ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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仉 · zhǎng

A rare Chinese surname;

historically refers to the mother of Mencius (Mengzi).

A rare Chinese surnamehistorically refers to the mother of Mencius (Mengzi).

Usage highlights

Surname ZhangZhang familyMencius's mother ZhangZhang surname clanElder Zhang

Synonyms

  • 张— Zhang (more common surname with similar pronunciation)
  • 掌— palm (homophone in some contexts)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My teacher's surname is Zhang (仉老师).
  • Mencius's mother was surnamed Zhang (孟母仉氏).
  • There is a Zhang family in our village (我们村有姓仉的).

Collocations

  • Surname Zhang(仉姓)
  • Zhang family(仉家)
  • Mencius's mother Zhang(孟母仉氏)
  • Zhang surname clan(仉氏家族)
  • Elder Zhang(仉老)

Idioms

  • Mencius's mother three moves(孟母三迁)
  • Mencius's mother breaks the loom(孟母断机)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as a rare Chinese surname with historical significance.
  • Famous association with Mencius's mother, Zhang Shi, celebrated in Chinese culture for her dedication to her son's education.
  • Appears in historical texts and genealogical records as a surname of ancient origin.

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