Meaning: The surname 戚 ('Qī') has multiple origins. One theory posits it as a branch of the royal Zhou Dynasty, tracing back to the younger brother of King Wu of Zhou, who was granted the fiefdom of 戚. Another theory links it to the Jiang clan, descendants of the legendary Emperor Yan. Yet another theory connects it to the Mi clan, an aristocratic family in the ancient Chu Kingdom.
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Qi Jiguang (戚继光)
a Ming Dynasty military strategist and anti-pirate commander, served as the Commanding Officer in Zhejiang, Fujian, and Ji.
QI LINXIANG (戚麟祥)
An official of the Qing Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination in 1709 and served in various positions including Compiler of the Hanlin Academy.
Qi Liaosheng (戚蓼生)
A Qing dynasty official and scholar, known for his early acquisition and appreciation of the 80-chapter manuscript of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'.
'戚' is a surname with deep historical roots, possibly tied to ancient royalty or noble families. It carries a sense of heritage from the Zhou or Chu dynasties.