芈 (mǐ) - A surname & the sound of a sheep bleating

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mǐ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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芈 · mǐ

A surname;

the sound of a sheep bleating;

historically, the royal surname of the Chu state during the Zhou dynasty.

A surnamethe sound of a sheep bleatinghistorically, the royal surname of the Chu state

Usage highlights

Mi surnameMi YueChu state Mi clanSheep bleating sound

Synonyms

  • 羋— Traditional form of 芈

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The surname Mi (芈) was the royal surname of the Chu state.
  • The character represents the sound of a sheep bleating (羊鸣).
  • The TV series 'The Legend of Mi Yue' (芈月传) features this character.

Collocations

  • Mi surname(芈姓)
  • Mi Yue(芈月)
  • Chu state Mi clan(楚国芈氏)
  • Sheep bleating sound(羊叫声)

Idioms

  • The Mi surname of Chu(楚之芈姓)
  • Royal lineage of Chu(芈姓楚室)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient surname of the Chu state royalty during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Originally depicted the sound of a sheep bleating, reflecting early Chinese character creation principles.
  • Gained modern popularity through historical dramas like 'The Legend of Mi Yue'.

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