Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 师 (Shī) originates from ancient military and musical professions. In the Shang Dynasty, there was an official title '师' responsible for military affairs, and their descendants adopted the title as their surname. Additionally, descendants of ancient musicians or shamans also took '师' as their surname.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.230 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.369 place
Shi Tuo (师拓)
A poet of the Jin Dynasty, known for his poetic imagery and refined diction, with works such as 'Ode to the Wild Goose', 'On the Stream', 'Spring Day by the Pond', and 'Yanshi Tavern' highly praised by contemporaries.
Shi Hunfu (师浑甫)
a recluse from Meishan in the Southern Song Dynasty, originally named Mou, later renamed Shi Hunfu, known for his friendship with Lu You.
SHI BEI (师备)
A prominent monk during the late Tang and Five Dynasties period, known as Master Zongyi, he became a monk at Furong Mountain and later resided at Xuansha Temple in Fuzhou, where he was granted purple robes by Wang Shenzhi and passed away during the Kaiping era of Emperor Taizu of Later Liang.
'师' is a surname with deep historical roots, tied to ancient military leaders and musicians. It’s a name that carries a sense of authority and cultural heritage.
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