Meaning: The surname 迟 (Chí) means 'slow' or 'late'. Its origins can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn period. One theory suggests it derives from the Ji clan, descendants of the Zhou royal family. Another theory posits that the surname originated from a place called 迟, with residents adopting the name as their surname.
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'迟' means 'slow' or 'late,' and the surname has ancient roots, possibly linked to the Zhou Dynasty or a specific location.