羋 (mǐ) - A bleating sound of a sheep & an ancient Chinese surname, notably the royal surname

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mǐ ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 羊

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羋 · mǐ

A bleating sound of a sheep;

an ancient Chinese surname, notably the royal surname of the Chu state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.

A bleating sound of a sheepan ancient Chinese surname, notably the royal surname

Usage highlights

Surname MiMi YueChu state Mi surnameMi surname clan

Synonyms

  • 咩— bleat (onomatopoeia for sheep)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sheep bleated (羋).
  • The surname Mi (羋) was the royal surname of the Chu state (楚国).
  • The historical drama 'The Legend of Mi Yue' (《羋月传》).

Collocations

  • Surname Mi(羋姓)
  • Mi Yue(羋月)
  • Chu state Mi surname(楚国羋姓)
  • Mi surname clan(羋氏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an onomatopoeia for the sound a sheep makes.
  • Adopted as the royal surname of the Chu state, one of the major powers during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.
  • Gained modern popularity due to the television series 'The Legend of Mi Yue'.

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