Meaning: The surname 戴 (Dài) has its origins in the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and is derived from the state of Dai, which was granted to Boqin, a younger brother of King Wu of Zhou. After the state of Dai was destroyed, the royal family adopted the state name as their surname. Another branch of the Dai lineage traces back to the Shang Dynasty, from the Duke of Dai, whose descendants took his posthumous title as their surname.
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Dai Yiqing (戴逸卿)
a Jinshi (scholar who passed the highest imperial examination) and official during the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his role as the magistrate of Dongyang County.
DAI HU (戴护)
A military officer of the Tang Dynasty, known for his martial prowess, appointed as the vanguard commander by Tao Ya.
Dai De (戴德)
A Western Han scholar, co-founder of the Da Dai school of Confucian ritual studies, and compiler of the Da Dai Li Ji.
'戴' is a noble surname tracing back to ancient Chinese royalty. It symbolizes the legacy of a once-powerful state and carries a sense of dignity and heritage.