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姓
xìng
Description
"姓"是一个人家里传下来的名字，也就是家族的名字。
"姓" is a name passed down in a family, that is, the family name.
我们常常问别人"你姓什么？"来知道他的家姓。
We often ask others "你姓什么？" to find out their family name.
Meanings
姓xìng
family name; surname
他的姓是王。
His surname is Wang.
姓xìng
to have a family name; to be surnamed
我姓李，叫李明。
My surname is Li, and my name is Li Ming.
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Notes
- Nuance
姓 is only the family name; 名 is the given name, 姓名 is both together.
- Etymology
contains 女 (woman) and 生 (born), reflecting ancient maternal clan names.
In videos
“那个姓沈的已经被送到医院去急救了”
“你可以知道这家人姓什么。”
“如果点名道姓 那我可能不需要吧”
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