shàng 尚
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Famous People With the 尚 Surname
Migration and Distribution 1. Jingzhao Commandery, with its administrative seat in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). 2. Ji Commandery, with its administrative seat in Ji County (now part of Henan). 3. Qinghe Commandery, with its administrative seat in Qingyang (now Qinghe, Hebei). 4. Shangdang Commandery. In the Qin Dynasty, its administrative seat was in Huguan (north of present - day Changzhi, Shanxi), and in the Western Han Dynasty, it was moved to Zhangzi (west of present - day Zhangzi, Shanxi).
How to Pronounce 尚 (shàng)
尚 shàng
In Mandarin Chinese, 尚 is pronounced shàng, with the fourth tone (falling). Tones matter in Mandarin: the same syllable with a different tone is a different word.
Random Names With "尚"
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Fragrant and richly scented, with elegant qualities.
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Great and extraordinary, majestic and steadfast
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Moistening all things, fresh and lively.
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Be whole - hearted and steadfast of will.
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Knowledgeable and versatile
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Beautiful in appearance and intelligent in mind, with fragrance spreading far and wide.
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Exquisitely beautiful and outstanding
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Like the resplendent sunlight, like the glorious prime of youth.