líng 凌
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Ling": It comes from the Ji clan and is based on an official position. According to "Tongzhi · Shizu Lue · Based on Official Positions", in the Zhou Dynasty, the position of "Ling Ren" was established. It belonged to the officials directly under the Heavenly Officials in the Rites of Zhou and was responsible for storing ice. A collateral descendant of Kang Shu, the younger brother of King Wu, held the position of "Ling Ren" for generations, and later the Ling clan emerged.
Famous Story
Ling Tong During the Three Kingdoms period, there was Ling Tong in the State of Wu. His style name was Gongji, and he was from Yuhang. He served Sun Quan as a Lieutenant General. He was kind to the virtuous and friendly with the scholars. He regarded money lightly and valued righteousness highly, showing the demeanor of a noble patriot. He was known as one of the "Tigers of the South of the Yangtze River", where "the South of the Yangtze River" refers to the area south of the Yangtze River.
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