Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 巢 (Cháo) originates from the legendary hermit Chao Fu who lived during the尧舜时代 (Yao and Shun era) of ancient China. Chao Fu was known for living in trees, hence the name '巢' which means 'nest' or 'dwelling'. His descendants adopted the surname 巢 in his honor. Another theory posits that the surname 巢 comes from the Ji clan, descendants of the Duke of Zhou, who were granted the fiefdom of Chao during the Spring and Autumn period, with their descendants taking the name of the fief as their surname.
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Chao Yuanfang (巢元方)
a Sui dynasty medical scholar and court physician, known for compiling 'Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun'.
Chao Fu (巢父)
A legendary figure from ancient times, known for building a nest in a tree to sleep in and declining Emperor Yao's offer of the throne.
Chao Mingsheng (巢鸣盛)
A filial scholar from Jiaxing, Zhejiang, renowned for his devotion to his mother during the Ming-Qing transition.
'巢' is a rare surname linked to ancient hermits and tree-dwellers. It symbolizes simplicity and a connection to nature.
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