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Meaning: The character 施 originally means 'to give' or 'to bestow'. The Shi clan originates from the Spring and Autumn Period. According to historical records, the surname Shi comes from the Ji clan of the Lu State. One of the descendants of Boqin, the Duke of Lu, was named Shi Fu, and his descendants adopted the surname Shi. Another theory suggests that the surname originated from the ancient state of Shi (present-day Enshi, Hubei), where the nobles took the state name as their surname.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.106 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.23 place
Shi Shigai (施士匄)
A Tang Dynasty scholar, proficient in the Mao Poetry and Zuo Zhuan, taught these classics, and served as a doctor after being an assistant professor during the Dali era, author of 'Spring and Autumn Biography'.
Shi Yu (施昱)
a Ming Dynasty official, Jinshi in 1526, known for his governance and military achievements, and author of 'Questions on the Book of Rites'.
SHI BANGYAO (施邦曜)
An official of the Ming Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination in 1619 and served as a minister in the Ministry of Works and as a Vice Censor-in-Chief.
The surname 'Shi' is rooted in ancient Chinese history, tracing back to the Spring and Autumn Period. It symbolizes the act of giving or bestowing, reflecting a spirit of generosity.
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