Shao

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Shao 1
not set
Type Surname
Usage Chinese

Meaning & History

Not available.
Added 8/17/2021 by Inxpect

Shao 2
Revisions 3. usages AND description are verified
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Chinese
Scripts 邵(Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. /ʂɑʊ̯/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Chinese 邵 (shào) referring to the ancient fief of Zhao, which existed during the Shang dynasty in what is now Shaanxi province. The name of the fief, 召, had the same pronunciation as the character 邵.
Added 1/30/2023 by anonymous
Edited 9/17/2024 by sekejap

Shao 3
not set
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Chinese
Scripts 韶(Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. /ʂaʊ̯/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Chinese 韶 (sháo) possibly referring to the ancient town of Shao that existed during the Sui dynasty in what is now Guangdong province.
Added 7/11/2024 by anonymous