Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 陶 (Táo) is derived from the ancient Chinese word for pottery or the craft of making ceramics. One theory suggests it originated from Emperor Yao, who was initially enfeoffed in Táo (present-day Dìngtáo, Shandong). Another theory links it to Fan Li, a famous strategist of the State of Yue, who adopted the name Táo Zhūgōng after retiring to Táo.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.85 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.31 place
Tao Dalin (陶大临)
a Ming Dynasty official from Huiji, Zhejiang, who passed the imperial examination in 1556 and served as a compiler and Vice Minister of Personnel.
Tao Zhiyue (陶峙岳)
a founding general of the People's Republic of China, known for leading the peaceful liberation of Xinjiang.
TAO CHENGXUE (陶承学)
A Ming Dynasty official, Jinshi in 1547, served as a scribe, censor, and prefect, eventually rising to the position of Minister of Rites in Nanjing.
'陶' is a surname steeped in history, either tied to the legendary Emperor Yao or the famed strategist Fan Li, symbolizing craftsmanship and wisdom.
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