姬
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Meaning: family name of the royal family of the Zhou Dynasty 周代
💡 Ji: 'Ji' sounds like 'gee' – think 'Gee, the Zhou royal family!'
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Character Story & Explanation
姬 (jī) was the royal surname of the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE), as in 姬姓 (Jī xìng). It often appears in classical texts to denote noble ladies. Today, it is a rare surname and also used in terms like 歌姬 (gējī, songstress) referring to female entertainers. The radical 女 (woman) hints at its feminine associations.
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