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yīng

百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing

Surname Origin

The origin of the surname "Ying": It is derived from the Ji clan and uses the name of the state as the surname. According to "Guangyun", after King Wu of Zhou conquered the Shang Dynasty in the 11th century BC, he enfeoffed his fourth son in Ying (now in Lushan County, Henan Province). His descendants took the name of the state as their surname.

Famous Story

Ying Shao A native of Nandun, Runan County at the end of the Han Dynasty. His courtesy name was Zhongyuan, and he served as the prefect of Taishan. He was knowledgeable and wrote eleven works such as "Records of Officials in the Han Dynasty" and "Customs and General Meanings". Ying Yijie A person from the Tang Dynasty. He traveled to Tiantai Mountain and dwelled in the Daoyuan Courtyard to cultivate his true self. It is said that he achieved immortality through "corpse - dissolution". "Dwelling in truth" means to preserve one's foundation and nourish one's primordial spirit. Ying Yang A native of Runan County at the end of the Han Dynasty. (Around? - 217 AD). His courtesy name was Delian. He was recruited by Cao Cao as an official in the prime minister's office and later served as a military officer and a literary official. He was as well - known as Kong Rong, Chen Lin, etc., and was called one of the Seven Scholars of Jian'an. Ying Shunchen A native of Wuzhou in the Song Dynasty. His courtesy name was Renbo. He was unruly in his youth and became studious when he grew up. He passed the imperial examination during the Qingli period (1041 - 1048 AD) and served as the prefect of Hongzhou.

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The power to hold up the sky and the brave responsibility

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Graceful and valiant, a female hero.

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Like fragrant orchids and graceful jade trees, noble and elegant.

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The inheritance of offspring sustains the hope.

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Noble and elegant, with a delicate fragrance and lofty purity.

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As resplendent as the blazing fire, as moistening as the timely rain.

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With lofty aspirations soaring like clouds and a noble bearing full of grandeur.

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Fragrant and rich, noble and elegant.