Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 郑 originated from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) when Emperor Xuan of Zhou granted his brother Ji You the lands of Zheng (modern-day Huaxian County, Shaanxi), establishing the State of Zheng. After the state was annexed by the Qin Dynasty, the descendants of Ji You continued to use 郑 as their surname. Notable individuals with this surname include Zheng Xuan, a renowned scholar of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and Zheng Gu, a Tang Dynasty poet.
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Zheng Tan (郑覃)
A Tang Dynasty official, son of Zheng Xunyu, renowned for his profound scholarship and upright discussions, served as Hanlin scholar and Chancellor.
Zheng Xianpu (郑先朴)
A Qing Dynasty literati, known by the courtesy name Chigu and the pseudonym Jiuxing, from Changsha, a scholar who died a martyr, and the author of 'Qiushi Zhai Ji'.
Zheng Shixin (郑士信)
A Korean figure during the Ming Dynasty, known by the courtesy name Zifu and the literary names Meichuang and Gushenzi.
郑 is a surname with royal roots from the Zhou Dynasty. It’s linked to the ancient State of Zheng and has produced many scholars and poets throughout Chinese history.
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