裴 (péi) - Pei — a Chinese surname & also refers to a long, flowing gown or

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péi ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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裴 · péi

Pei — a Chinese surname;

also refers to a long, flowing gown or robe in ancient times.

Pei — a Chinese surnamealso refers to a long, flowing gown or

Usage highlights

Surname PeiPei familyPei robePei degreePei SongzhiPei Xiu

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Pei (姓裴).
  • The Pei family is well-known (裴家).
  • In ancient times, officials wore pei robes (裴袍).
  • The Pei surname has a long history (裴姓历史悠久).

Collocations

  • Surname Pei(裴姓)
  • Pei family(裴家)
  • Pei robe(裴袍)
  • Pei degree(裴度)
  • Pei Songzhi(裴松之)
  • Pei Xiu(裴秀)

Idioms

  • The Pei family's virtue(裴家德行)
  • Pei's literary talent(裴才)
  • Pei's military strategy(裴略)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Pei is an ancient Chinese surname dating back to the Zhou Dynasty, originating from the place name Pei.
  • The character originally depicted elaborate clothing, reflecting aristocratic status in ancient China.
  • The Pei family produced many notable scholars, officials, and military leaders throughout Chinese history.

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