zhào 赵
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Origin of the 赵 Surname
The surname "Zhao" is derived from the surname "Ying". According to the "Tang Shu" (Book of Tang), Zao Fu, the 13th - generation descendant of Boyi, the leader of the ancient Dongyi tribe, is said to have obtained eight fine horses and presented them to King Mu of Zhou during the time of King Mu of Zhou. King Mu of Zhou rode these eight steeds on a western hunting tour. When he reached Kunlun Mountain, the Queen Mother of the West held a banquet for him in the Yaochi Pond. They drank and sang, enjoying themselves so much that he forgot to return. Zao Fu drove the chariot for King Mu of Zhou, covering a thousand li a day. He quelled the rebellion of King Xu Yan. Later, King Mu of Zhou enfeoffed Zao Fu in Zhaocheng, which is now north of Hongtong County, Shanxi Province. His descendants then took the surname Zhao. The "Hundred Family Surnames" was compiled in the Song Dynasty. Since the emperor's surname was the national surname, it was naturally placed first. In the first line of the "Hundred Family Surnames", "Zhao Qian Sun Li", "Zhao" represents "power", and "Qian" represents "money". In all worldly affairs, the issues of power and money are the most important.
Famous People With the 赵 Surname
King Wuling of Zhao Zhao Yun (? - 229), a famous general of the Three Kingdoms period, styled Zilong, was from Zhending, Changshan in the Three Kingdoms era. He initially served under Gongsun Zan and later attached himself to Liu Bei. He was brave in battle and well - known for his loyalty and courage. He was enfeoffed as Marquis of Yongchang Pavilion and gradually promoted to General of the Guarding Army. After his death, he was posthumously named Shunping. Zhao Kuangyin Zhao Feiyan (? - 1 BC), was the empress of Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty. She was good at singing and dancing. Because she was as light as a swallow, she was called Feiyan (Flying Swallow). She entered the palace during the reign of Emperor Cheng and became a Jieyu (a high - ranking concubine). She was extremely favored by Emperor Cheng. After the deposition of the former empress Xu, she was made the empress and held the exclusive favor for more than a decade. When Emperor Ai ascended the throne, she was honored as the Empress Dowager. At the beginning of the reign of Emperor Ping, she was demoted to a commoner and then committed suicide.
How to Pronounce 赵 (zhào)
赵 zhào
In Mandarin Chinese, 赵 is pronounced zhào, with the fourth tone (falling). Tones matter in Mandarin: the same syllable with a different tone is a different word.
Random Names With "赵"
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Graceful and elegant
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Handsome and charismatic, with a bright future ahead.
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As gorgeous as rosy clouds
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Exquisite in wisdom, bearing the grace of an emperor.
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Upright and incorruptible, with proper conduct
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Abundant gold brings prosperity and flourishing.
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Both orchids and laurels bloom in fragrance; both virtue and art reach high excellence.
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Graceful and prosperous, fair without and wise within.