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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.
戚
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.204 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.33 place
Qi Xun (戚勋)
A Ming Dynasty official who committed self-immolation upon the fall of Jiangyin to Qing forces.
QI XI (戚熙)
A Ming Dynasty official, known for his service as a professor in Chenzhou and an examiner in Henan, awarded the title of Hanlin Academy Editor.
Qi Lan (戚澜)
A Ming Dynasty official who became a Jinshi in the Xinsi year of Jingtai and served as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy.
'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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