Meaning: The surname 章 (Zhāng) originates from two main sources. Firstly, from the Jiang clan, descendants of the legendary Yan Emperor Shennong, who adopted the surname based on the name of their fiefdom. Secondly, from the Ren clan, one of the twelve original surnames bestowed by the Yellow Emperor. The character 章 means 'bright' or 'remarkable', symbolizing prominence and distinction.
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Zhang Hu (章瑚)
an official of the Qing Dynasty, served as an instructor in Longyou and Haiyan, Zhejiang.
Chang Ya-juo (章亚若)
Nurse and mistress of Chiang Ching-kuo.
Zhang Zaogong (章藻功)
A Qing Dynasty poet and essayist, known for his parallel prose and the work 'Siyi Tang Collection'.
The surname '章' (Zhāng) means 'bright' or 'remarkable', symbolizing prominence. It has ancient roots tracing back to the legendary Yan Emperor and the Yellow Emperor's twelve original surnames.