鎐 (yáo) - Yao — a surname & also an ancient place name.

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yáo ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

鎐 · yáo

Yao — a surname;

also an ancient place name.

Yao — a surnamealso an ancient place name.

Usage highlights

Yao surnameYao familyYao place

Synonyms

  • 姚— Yao (a much more common surname)
  • 窑— kiln (homophone, unrelated meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The surname Yao (鎐) is quite rare.
  • Historical records mention Yao as a place name (鎐地).
  • He comes from the Yao family (鎐家).

Collocations

  • Yao surname(鎐姓)
  • Yao family(鎐氏)
  • Yao place(鎐地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鎐 is primarily known as a rare Chinese surname with historical roots.
  • The character also appears in ancient texts as a place name, though its exact location is obscure.

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