Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 綦 (Qí) has multiple origins. One theory suggests it comes from the name of Qi Mu, a minister of the State of Qi during the Warring States period, whose descendants adopted the surname. Another theory links it to Ji Xing, a minister of the Zhou Dynasty, whose descendants also took the surname. Additionally, some believe it may have originated from the Hanization of minority surnames.
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Qi Chongli (綦崇礼)
a Song dynasty official and literary figure, renowned for his eloquent writings and the compilation of 'Beihai Collection' and 'Bingchou Leiyao'.
Qi Ruji (綦汝楫)
a Qing dynasty scholar and poet from Gaomi, Shandong, known for his work 'Si You Tang Shi'.
Qi Ge (綦革)
a hermit from Beihai during the Northern Song Dynasty, known for retreating from the world to cultivate Taoism during the Daguan era of Emperor Huizong, and a cousin of Chong Li.
'綦' is a rare and intriguing surname with roots in ancient Chinese history, possibly tied to ministers from the Zhou and Warring States periods.
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