Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 陶 (Táo) is derived from the ancient Chinese word for pottery or the craft of making ceramics. One theory suggests it originated from Emperor Yao, who was initially enfeoffed in Táo (present-day Dìngtáo, Shandong). Another theory links it to Fan Li, a famous strategist of the State of Yue, who adopted the name Táo Zhūgōng after retiring to Táo.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.85 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.31 place
Tao Zhen (陶振)
a Ming Dynasty scholar known as the 'Angler of the Sea', who served as an educational official and authored the 'Collection of the Angler of the Sea'.
Tao Chen (陶琛)
A native of Wuxian during the Ming Dynasty, with the courtesy name Yanheng.
Tao Wangling (陶望龄)
a Ming Dynasty literati and Tanhua (third place in the imperial examination), member of the Gong'an School, who served as the Director of the Imperial Academy and authored works such as 'Explaining Zhuangzi' and 'Collection from the Water and Sky Pavilion'.
'陶' is a surname steeped in history, either tied to the legendary Emperor Yao or the famed strategist Fan Li, symbolizing craftsmanship and wisdom.
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