妫 (guī) - A Chinese surname & name of a river in ancient China (in

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guī ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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妫 · guī

A Chinese surname;

name of a river in ancient China (in present-day Shanxi province).

A Chinese surnamename of a river in ancient China (in

Usage highlights

Gui surnameGui RiverGui clanGui ManGui of Chen

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Gui (姓妫).
  • The Gui River (妫水) is mentioned in ancient texts.
  • The legendary Emperor Shun's clan name was Gui (妫姓).

Collocations

  • Gui surname(妫姓)
  • Gui River(妫水)
  • Gui clan(妫氏)
  • Gui Man(妫满)
  • Gui of Chen(陈妫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient surname tracing back to Emperor Shun, whose clan was said to live by the Gui River.
  • The Chen and Tian clans of the Spring and Autumn period claimed descent from the Gui surname.
  • Primarily used as a surname in modern times, though relatively rare.

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