Bi

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Bi 1
not set
Type Surname
Usage Chinese

Meaning & History

Probably from the name of a people living to the west of China in ancient times, who integrated with the Han Chinese during the Han dynasty (206 bc–220 ad). The character also means ‘finish’, ‘conclude’.
Added 12/14/2015 by cutenose

Bi 2
not set
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Chinese
Scripts 毕(Chinese) 畢(Traditional Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. PEE  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Chinese 毕 (bì) referring to the ancient fief of Bi, which existed during the Zhou dynasty in what is now Shaanxi province.
Added 2/1/2023 by anonymous