shí 时
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Origin of the 时 Surname
The origin of the "Shi" surname: 1. It comes from the "Zi" surname. According to "Shi Ben", during the Spring and Autumn period, there was a doctor named "Lai" in the State of Song, who was enfeoffed in the Shi邑. His descendants took the name of the fiefdom, "Shi", as their surname. 2. Another theory is that the Shi clan is descended from Shen Shu Shi, a doctor of the State of Chu. They took their king - father's given name as their surname.
Famous People With the 时 Surname
Shi He was a person in the Jin Dynasty. It is said that he learned Taoism from Xu Zhenjun and became an immortal together with him. There are still relics left in Zigaifu.
How to Pronounce 时 (shí)
时 shí
In Mandarin Chinese, 时 is pronounced shí, with the second tone (rising). Tones matter in Mandarin: the same syllable with a different tone is a different word.
Random Names With "时"
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As precious as a gem, as pure as a jade.
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Exceptional and extraordinary, surpass oneself
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Transcending grace, bestowing profound blessings.
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Heroic and fearless, resolute and steadfast.
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As pure as a delicate jade