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Meaning: The character 李 originally refers to the plum tree or plum fruit. The Li clan traces back over 3,000 years to the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). Legend says the surname originated from Gaoyao, a minister of justice under Emperor Shun, whose descendants adopted the surname 理 ('Lǐ' meaning 'judge'). Later, to escape persecution, they changed 理 to the homophone 李.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.2 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.4 place
Li Zeng (李缯)
a scholar from Wuyuan, Jiangxi during the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his reclusive life at Zhongshan and literary works highly praised by Zhu Xi.
Li Zhou (李辀)
A Ming Dynasty Jinshi who served as the magistrate of Houguan County, Fujian, and later as the prefect of Yuanzhou, Jiangxi.
LI XUANTONG (李玄通)
A Tang Dynasty general, initially served as a Sui Dynasty officer, later joined Emperor Gaozu of Tang, became the Commander of Dingzhou, and died a martyr’s death refusing to surrender.
'李' is like the Chinese version of 'Smith' or 'Johnson'—a name you’ll hear everywhere! It’s tied to ancient royalty and symbolizes the plum tree, which represents strength. Many famous thinkers, poets, and even modern celebrities share this name.
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