chéng 程
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the "Cheng" surname: 1. From the name of a state. As recorded in "Tongzhi · Shizu Lue · From the Name of a State", they are descendants of Chongli (the official in charge of fire). During the reign of King Xuan of Zhou, Xiufu entered the court as the Grand Marshal and was enfeoffed in the State of Cheng. There is a place called Chengju in Luoyang, which is the location (now in the east of Luoyang City, Henan Province). At that time, he was called Chengbo Xiufu, and his descendants then took the name of the enfeoffed state, "Cheng", as their surname. 2. From the name of a fief. As recorded in "Zuo Zhuan · Du Yu's Annotation", during the Spring and Autumn Period, a son of the Zhonghang Xun clan in the State of Jin was granted the fief of Chengyi. Later, his descendants took the name of the fief, "Cheng", as their surname.
Famous Story
Cheng Ying A native of the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period (around the 6th century BC), he was on friendly terms with Zhao Shuo, the son of Zhao Dun, a high - ranking official in the State of Jin. The Minister of Justice, Tu Angu, massacred the entire Zhao family and hunted for the orphan Zhao Wu. Cheng Ying, a retainer of the Zhao family, and Gongsun Chuju devised a plan to rescue the orphan, raised him to adulthood, and finally avenged the family. Cheng Ben A native of the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period, he was knowledgeable and good at offering advice, well - known among the feudal lords. He once met Confucius on the road and had a long conversation with him while their carriage canopies tilted towards each other. Cheng Xun With the courtesy name Yunfu, he was a native of Wuyuan in the Southern Song Dynasty. He passed the imperial examinations and served as the主簿 of Hengyang and the recording assistant in Luling. He had a close association with Zhu Xi. Cheng Bing With the courtesy name Deshu, he was a native of Nandun in the State of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. He once studied under the classical scholar Zheng Xuan, was well - versed in the Five Classics, and held the position of the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. At that time, Sun Deng (the eldest son of Sun Quan), the Crown Prince of Wu, married the daughter of Zhou Yu. Cheng Bing said to Sun Deng, "Marriage is the beginning of human relations and the foundation of royal teachings... I hope that Your Highness will respect the etiquette in the boudoir and abide by what is sung in 'Zhou Nan'. Then moral transformation will thrive above, and praises will rise below." Cheng Yi A Neo - Confucian scholar in the Southern Song Dynasty, as well - known as his younger brother Cheng Hao. His mother, Lady Hou, was kind - hearted, managed the household in an orderly manner, and had the virtue of benevolence and forgiveness.
chéng 成
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Cheng": 1. It originated from the Ji clan and was derived from a state. According to "Tongzhi - Clan Genealogy - Based on States", in the 11th century BC, King Wu of Zhou enfeoffed his younger brother, the fifth son of King Wen, named Shu Wu, to the State of Cheng (northeast of present - day Ningyang County, Shandong Province). Later, there was the Cheng (郕) clan, and some removed the "yi" radical to form the Cheng (成) clan. 2. During the Zhou Dynasty, Ji Dai was enfeoffed in the Cheng邑 (west of present - day Fan County, north of Pucheng in Henan Province). Later, his descendants took the name of the fief as their surname and also became the Cheng clan. 3. It originated from the Mi clan. During the Spring and Autumn period, Ru'ao, the monarch of the State of Chu, had a son with the courtesy name Chenghu. His collateral descendants took their grandfather's courtesy name as their surname, such as Cheng Jia, Cheng Xiong, and Cheng Dechen. 4. According to "Records of Beijing", there was also the Cheng clan in the Tuge tribe of the ancient Xiongnu. 5. According to "History of the Song Dynasty - Biography of Barbarians", there was also the Cheng clan among the ancient southern ethnic minorities.
Famous Story
Cheng Gong was a scholar in the Han Dynasty. He concealed his name, often chanted scriptures, and didn't associate with the powerful and influential. People at that time called him Cheng Gong. When Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty went on an outing, he met Cheng Gong. Cheng Gong didn't pay homage to the emperor. Emperor Cheng said, "I can make people wealthy and noble, and I can kill people. Why are you such a rebel?" Cheng Gong replied, "Your Majesty can make people noble, but I won't serve as an official for Your Majesty; Your Majesty can make people wealthy, but I won't accept Your Majesty's emoluments; Your Majesty can kill people, but I won't violate Your Majesty's laws." The emperor couldn't subdue him.
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