Meaning: The surname 季 (Jì) originates from the Spring and Autumn period. It is derived from the Ji (姬) clan, descendants of King Wen of Zhou. Ji Zai, the fourth son of Duke Dan of Zhou, was granted land named 季 (Jì) for his contributions, and his descendants adopted 季 as their surname.
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Ji Ludao (季履道)
a literatus of the Song Dynasty, known by his sobriquet Chengjiang and mentioned in 'The Chronicle of Song Poetry' Volume 71.
Ji Xianlin (季羡林)
a Chinese scholar and researcher, renowned for his contributions to Oriental studies and linguistics.
Ji Guobiao (季国标)
a Chinese chemical engineer, renowned for his significant contributions in the field of engineering.
'季' is a surname that traces back to ancient royalty, symbolizing the youngest sibling in a family. It’s a rare yet distinguished name in Chinese history.