Chinese Surname
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.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.204 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.33 place
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 Yuanzuo (戚元佐)
A Ming Dynasty scholar from Xiushui, Zhejiang, known for his expertise in calligraphy, painting, and poetry, and the author of 'Qingli Pavilion Collection'.
Qi Xun (戚勋)
A Ming Dynasty official who committed self-immolation upon the fall of Jiangyin to Qing forces.
'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.
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