Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 简 (Jiǎn) originates from the Ji clan, descendants of King Wen of Zhou. During the Spring and Autumn period, a senior official named Jian Shu in the Jin state passed down the surname to his descendants. Another theory links 简 to the Jiang clan, tracing back to Jian Gong, a senior official of the Qi state during the Warring States period. Notable figures include Jian Yong from the Eastern Han Dynasty, a key advisor to Liu Bei.
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Jian Yao (简耀)
a figure from the Ming Dynasty, known by the courtesy name Yu Wen and the art name Shi Yue, from Panyu, with his life recorded in 'Lianxiang Ji'.
Jian Zhiyu (简知遇)
A Ming Dynasty official and poet, served as the magistrate of Tongliang, Sichuan, and a secretary in the Ministry of War, known for his work 'Wan'an Manuscript'.
Jian Zaidao (简载道)
an official during the Ming Dynasty, who served as an instructor and later as a professor, eventually promoted to a position in the Huai Princely Estate.
'简' is a surname that embodies simplicity and clarity. It traces back to ancient royalty and has been carried by notable historical figures, including a key advisor to the founder of the Shu Han kingdom.
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