姚 (yáo) - Yao — a prominent Chinese surname & also refers to the legendary Emperor Yao, one

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yáo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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姚 · yáo

Yao — a prominent Chinese surname;

also refers to the legendary Emperor Yao, one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in ancient Chinese mythology.

Yao — a prominent Chinese surnamealso refers to the legendary Emperor Yao, one

Usage highlights

Surname YaoYao MingEmperor YaoYao and ShunYao tribeYao culture

Synonyms

  • 尧— Emperor Yao (the mythological figure)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has the surname Yao (姓姚).
  • Yao Ming is a famous basketball player (姚明).
  • The era of Emperor Yao (尧帝时代) is considered a golden age.
  • This is a story about Emperor Yao and Emperor Shun (尧舜).

Collocations

  • Surname Yao(姚姓)
  • Yao Ming(姚明)
  • Emperor Yao(尧帝)
  • Yao and Shun(尧舜)
  • Yao tribe(姚族)
  • Yao culture(姚文化)

Idioms

  • Following the example of Yao and Shun(祖述尧舜)
  • The reigns of Yao and Shun(尧舜之治)
  • Singing the praises of Yao and Shun(歌功颂德尧舜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Yao is a historic Chinese surname, one of the 'Eight Great Surnames of Antiquity'.
  • Emperor Yao is a central figure in Chinese mythology, revered for his benevolence and virtuous rule.
  • The surname Yao is associated with ancient aristocracy and cultural heritage.

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