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Meaning: The character 李 originally refers to the plum tree or plum fruit. The Li clan traces back over 3,000 years to the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). Legend says the surname originated from Gaoyao, a minister of justice under Emperor Shun, whose descendants adopted the surname 理 ('Lǐ' meaning 'judge'). Later, to escape persecution, they changed 理 to the homophone 李.
李
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.2 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.4 place
Li Yuanding (李元鼎)
a late Ming and early Qing dynasty politician and writer from Jiangxi, known for his literary work 'Shi Yuan Complete Collection'.
Li Han (李瀚)
a Ming Dynasty scholar from Shaoyang, known for his integrity and talent in nurturing students.
Li Dexue (李德学)
A Ming dynasty scholar and poet, known for his filial piety and friendship, and the author of 'Song Fei Ji'.
'李' is like the Chinese version of 'Smith' or 'Johnson'—a name you’ll hear everywhere! It’s tied to ancient royalty and symbolizes the plum tree, which represents strength. Many famous thinkers, poets, and even modern celebrities share this name.
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