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Diao 1
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Type Surname
Usage Chinese
Other Forms Forms

Meaning & History

Not available.
Added 10/26/2022 by anonymous

Diao 2
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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Chinese
Scripts (Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. /tjɑʊ̯/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Chinese 刁 (diāo) referring to the ancient state of Diao, which existed during the Zhou dynasty in what is now Shaanxi province. It was adopted due to being homophonous with the character 雕, which was the actual name of the state.
Added 2/7/2023 by anonymous