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Meaning: The character 昝 originally means 'shadow of the sun' or 'time'. The Zan clan originated from the Shang Dynasty (circa 1600–1046 BCE), where a collateral descendant of the royal family was granted an estate called Zan (located in present-day Henan Province). Their descendants adopted the name of the estate as their surname.
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Zan Hongzu (昝宏祖)
a scholar and recluse during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his literary works and reclusive lifestyle.
'昝' is a rare Chinese surname with ancient roots tracing back to the Shang Dynasty. It symbolizes time and is associated with the royal lineage of the era.
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