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Meaning: The character 李 originally refers to the plum tree or plum fruit. The Li clan traces back over 3,000 years to the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). Legend says the surname originated from Gaoyao, a minister of justice under Emperor Shun, whose descendants adopted the surname 理 ('Lǐ' meaning 'judge'). Later, to escape persecution, they changed 理 to the homophone 李.
李
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.2 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.4 place
Li Jue (李珏)
a scholar and poet from the late Song to early Yuan dynasty, known for his refusal to serve the Yuan and his literary works.
Li Renfu (李仁复)
a scholar from Xingzhou, Korea during the late Yuan and early Ming periods, also known by his courtesy name Keli and pseudonym Qiaoyin.
Li E (李锷)
a Ming dynasty literary figure, known for his work 'Bamboo Window Collection'.
'李' is like the Chinese version of 'Smith' or 'Johnson'—a name you’ll hear everywhere! It’s tied to ancient royalty and symbolizes the plum tree, which represents strength. Many famous thinkers, poets, and even modern celebrities share this name.
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