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苏氏
Sū shì
Description
"苏氏"就是姓苏的人或者这个家族。
"苏氏" refers to people with the surname Su or this family.
我们常常在书里或者比较正式的地方看到这样的说法。
We often see this expression in books or more formal contexts.
Meanings
苏氏Sū shì
a person or family with the surname Su
这本书是苏氏写的。
This book was written by Mr. Su.
苏氏Sū shì
a married woman referred to by her Su surname
他的妻子姓苏，大家叫她苏氏。
His wife’s surname is Su; everyone calls her Mrs. Su.
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Notes
- Etymology
氏 is a classical suffix marking a clan or family name after a surname.
- Nuance
sounds formal or old-fashioned; modern speech uses 姓苏 or a full name instead.
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