bǎi 柏
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Bai": 1. According to "Surname Examination Notes", there was the Bai State (in present-day Xiping County, Henan Province) during the Spring and Autumn Period. After it was destroyed by the State of Chu, the descendants took the name of the state as their surname. Also, according to "Records of the Grand Historian: The Basic Annals of Qin", Dafei was appointed by Shun to assist in taming birds and animals. As a result, many birds and animals became tame. He was known as Bai Yi, and Shun bestowed the surname "Ying" upon him.
Famous Story
**Bai Hu** He is a legendary king of Shu in mythology. According to *Records of the Kings of Shu* by Yang Xiong in the Han Dynasty, the first king of Shu was named Can Cong, his descendant was named Bai Hu, and the following king was named Fu. These three generations each lived for several hundred years and all transformed into immortals without dying. **Bai Gao** He is a legendary immortal in mythology. According to *The Classic of Mountains and Seas - Internal Classic of the Seas*, to the east of the Shanqing River, there is a mountain called "Zhao Mountain". There is a man named Bai Gao who goes up and down this mountain to reach the sky. Guo Pu's annotation says, "Bai Zigao is an immortal."
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With an imposing demeanor and both virtue and talent.
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Resplendent in glory and remarkable in grandeur.
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As upright as a lofty peak.
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The boundless heaven is infinite, and one should strive constantly for self - improvement.
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The sound of the zither is elegant, and the person is charming and dignified.
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As precious as a beautiful jade, pure and delightful.
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The light of dawn shines, thriving and advancing.