苌 (cháng) - A type of plant & a surname
苌 · cháng
A type of plant;
a surname;
used in the name of Changhong (苌弘), a historical figure from the Zhou dynasty.
A type of planta surnameused in the name of Changhong (苌弘), a
Usage highlights
Chang surnameChanghongChangchu plantChang BoChang family
Synonyms
- 长— long (homophone, different character)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- His surname is Chang (苌).
- Changhong (苌弘) was a minister of the Zhou dynasty.
- The Chang plant (苌楚) is mentioned in ancient texts.
Collocations
- Chang surname(苌姓)
- Changhong(苌弘)
- Changchu plant(苌楚)
- Chang Bo(苌伯)
- Chang family(苌氏)
Idioms
- Changhong transforms into jade(苌弘化碧)
- Changhong's blood(苌弘碧血)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily known as a rare surname in China.
- Associated with Changhong (苌弘), a loyal minister of the Zhou dynasty who was unjustly executed; legend says his blood turned into jade.
- Mentioned in ancient texts like the Classic of Poetry referring to a plant called changchu (苌楚).