xióng 熊
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Origin of the 熊 Surname
The surname "Xiong" has the following origin: It originated from the Mi surname. According to "Shi Ben", King Cheng of Zhou (or King Kang, according to another theory) enfeoffed Xiong Duo in the State of Chu, with its capital in Danyang (southeast of present-day Zigui County, Hubei Province). His descendants took "Xiong" as their surname.
Famous People With the 熊 Surname
Xiong Yanbi, styled Feibai, was a Jinshi (presented scholar) during the reign of Emperor Wanli in the Ming Dynasty and was appointed as a censor. He was dispatched to Liaodong and achieved remarkable results. Later, he was framed by treacherous ministers, imprisoned for three years, and then beheaded. He was rehabilitated during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen at the end of the Ming Dynasty.
How to Pronounce 熊 (xióng)
熊 xióng
In Mandarin Chinese, 熊 is pronounced xióng, with the second tone (rising). Tones matter in Mandarin: the same syllable with a different tone is a different word.
Random Names With "熊"
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Graceful Youthful Beauty
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Radiant and full of vigor
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Gentle and virtuous, graceful as an orchid.
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Endowed with natural beauty and cultural elegance
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The benevolence is profound and far - reaching, and the demeanor is noble and dignified.
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The inheritance of descendants and the continuation of the family
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In the boundless universe, it exudes a magnificent air.
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Soar for thousands of miles and forge ahead bravely.