Meaning: The surname 王 (Wang) is one of the most common surnames in China, with various origins. One theory traces it back to Ji, the 15th son of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendants adopted the surname 王. Another theory links it to Prince Bi Gan of the Shang Dynasty, whose descendants also took 王. Additionally, some ethnic minorities changed their surnames to 王. The character 王 originally means 'king' or 'monarch', symbolizing the highest position in ancient China.
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Wang Sheng (王陞)
A Ming Dynasty official who achieved the Jinshi degree in 1616, served in various government positions, and retired due to political dissent, passing away at home.
Wang Ci (王镃)
a late Southern Song Dynasty poet and former county official who abandoned his post to live in seclusion, known for his poetry collection 'Yue Dong Yin'.
WANG SHOU (王守)
A Ming Dynasty official, Jinshi in the fifth year of Jiajing, served as Ningbo judge, Ministry of Revenue official, and Censor, known for his lenient governance.
'王' is a royal name, meaning 'king' and symbolizing power and nobility. It’s one of the most common surnames in China, shared by millions, from ancient emperors to modern celebrities.