篯 (jiān) - Jian — an ancient surname & also refers to a type of bamboo

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jiān ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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篯 · jiān

Jian — an ancient surname;

also refers to a type of bamboo;

a surname of legendary longevity expert Peng Zu.

Jian — an ancient surnamealso refers to a type of bambooa surname of legendary longevity expert Peng Zu.

Usage highlights

Jian surnameJian bambooJian KengJian familyJian clanAncient Jian

Synonyms

  • 彭— Peng (related through Peng Zu connection)
  • 钱— Qian (modern simplified form used as surname)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The surname Jian (篯姓) has ancient origins.
  • Peng Zu was also known as Jian (篯铿).
  • This type of bamboo is called jian bamboo (篯竹).
  • Historical records mention the Jian family (篯氏).

Collocations

  • Jian surname(篯姓)
  • Jian bamboo(篯竹)
  • Jian Keng(篯铿)
  • Jian family(篯氏)
  • Jian clan(篯族)
  • Ancient Jian(古篯)

Idioms

  • Peng Zu Jian Keng(彭祖篯铿)
  • The longevity of Jian(篯寿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 篯 is an ancient Chinese surname dating back to the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Most famously associated with Peng Zu (彭祖), the legendary Chinese longevity expert whose original surname was Jian.
  • The character contains the bamboo radical, suggesting possible connection to bamboo artifacts or tools.
  • Considered a rare surname in modern times with historical significance.

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