tián 田
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Tian": During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the Tian clan was originally the Chen clan. For example, Tian Chengzi, a minister of the State of Qi in the Spring and Autumn period, was also known as Chen Chengzi. Later, Tian He replaced the "Jiang" clan's regime, which was historically called "the Tian clan's replacement of the Qi state". Also, Tian Pian, a philosopher in the Warring States period, was also known as Chen Pian. According to "Records of the Grand Historian: The Family of Tian Wan" and "New Book of Tang: Genealogy of Prime Ministers", at the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, Hu Gongman was enfeoffed in the State of Chen (now Huaiyang County, Henan Province). The tenth - generation descendant of Hu Gongman, Duke Li of Chen, had a son named Wan, with the courtesy name Jingzhong. At that time, Crown Prince Yukou was killed by Duke Xuan of Chen. Fearing that the disaster would befall himself, Jingzhong fled to the State of Qi. He was granted a fief in Tian and then changed his surname to Tian.
Famous Story
### Tian Dan A native of Linzi in the State of Qi during the Warring States Period. When the State of Yan attacked Qi, it captured more than seventy cities, with only the cities of Ju and Jimo remaining untaken. As the defending general of Jimo, he used a counter - espionage strategy to make Yan replace its famous general Yue Yi. Then he broke through the Yan army's formation with a "fire - ox charge" and recovered more than seventy cities of Qi. For his meritorious service, he was enfeoffed as the Lord of Anping. ### Tian Heng (?-202 BC) A native of Di County at the end of the Qin Dynasty. He was a member of the royal family of the State of Qi. After Han Xin defeated the State of Qi, Tian Heng proclaimed himself the King of Qi. After Emperor Gaozu ascended the throne, Tian Heng led five hundred of his subordinates to a sea - island. Emperor Gaozu sent someone to offer amnesty and recruitment. Tian Heng was unwilling to submit as a vassal, so he committed suicide. When the remaining five hundred people heard of his death, they all committed suicide as well.
Random Names With "田"
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Be brave and fearless, and forge ahead without hesitation.