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Meaning: The surname 王 (Wang) is one of the most common surnames in China, with various origins. One theory traces it back to Ji, the 15th son of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendants adopted the surname 王. Another theory links it to Prince Bi Gan of the Shang Dynasty, whose descendants also took 王. Additionally, some ethnic minorities changed their surnames to 王. The character 王 originally means 'king' or 'monarch', symbolizing the highest position in ancient China.
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Wang Qiao (王翘)
a Ming Dynasty scholar from Jiading, known for his work 'Xiao Zhu Ji'.
Wang Zepu (王泽普)
a scholar from the late Qing Dynasty, originally from Zhao Guanying, Qing County (now part of Cang County).
Wang Xidan (王希旦)
a scholar from Dexing during the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, known for his reclusive life and works on classical Chinese texts.
'王' is a royal name, meaning 'king' and symbolizing power and nobility. It’s one of the most common surnames in China, shared by millions, from ancient emperors to modern celebrities.
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