卲 (shào) - A surname & also means 'lofty', 'eminent', 'exalted' in classical Chinese.

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shào ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 卩

上姝

卲 · shào

A surname;

also means 'lofty', 'eminent', 'exalted' in classical Chinese.

A surnamealso means 'lofty', 'eminent', 'exalted' in classical Chinese.

Usage highlights

Surname ShaoLofty virtueEminent and virtuousShao familyShao ancestor

Synonyms

  • 邵— more common surname Shao
  • 高— high, lofty
  • 崇— lofty, sublime

Antonyms

  • 卑— low, humble
  • 贱— lowly, base

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His surname is Shao (姓卲).
  • A person of lofty virtue (德卲).
  • An eminent and virtuous person (高卲).

Collocations

  • Surname Shao(卲姓)
  • Lofty virtue(德卲)
  • Eminent and virtuous(高卲)
  • Shao family(卲氏)
  • Shao ancestor(卲祖)

Idioms

  • Lofty virtue and profound wisdom(德卲才高)
  • Eminent and respected(年高德卲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as a surname in Chinese culture, though less common than the homophone 邵.
  • In classical texts, carries connotations of nobility, excellence, and high moral character.
  • The character combines 'summon' (召) with 'kneeling person' (卩), suggesting summoned nobility.

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