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shū

百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing

Surname Origin

The surname "Shu" has its origin as follows: It is a surname derived from a state and comes from the "Yan" surname. According to "Zuo Zhuan", during the Zhou Dynasty, the descendants of Gao Yao were enfeoffed in the State of Shu (now west of Lujiang County, Anhui Province). In 657 BC, Shu Ziping was destroyed by the State of Xu. Later, it was re - established and was called the State of Shujiu. In 552 BC, it was destroyed by the State of Chu. The descendants took "Shu" as their surname.

Famous Story

Shu Weng, a famous porcelain-making master in the Southern Song Dynasty.

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As the rising sun breaks through the dawn, a golden age akin to that of Emperors Yao and Shun unfolds.

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As elegant as an orchid and as fragrant as a sweet osmanthus.

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Carry forward culture and be erudite.

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