Meaning: The surname 左 (zuǒ) originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE), deriving from the official title 'Left Historian' (左史), who recorded the words and actions of the emperor. Later, descendants of these officials adopted the title as their surname. Additionally, some 左 surnames come from the adaptation of surnames by ethnic minorities.
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Zuo Wei (左纬)
a Song dynasty poet from Huangyan, known for his literary works including 'Wei Yu Ju Shi Ji'.
Zuo Qiuming (左丘明)
a historian of the Spring and Autumn period, known as the author of 'The Commentary of Zuo'.
Zuo Yu (左誉)
a Song Dynasty official and poet who served as a Tongpan of Huzhou and later became a monk, known for his work 'Jun Weng Chang Duan Ju'.
'左' is a surname with deep historical roots, tracing back to ancient Chinese court officials who recorded royal activities. Today, it’s a symbol of lineage and cultural heritage.