Li
Lǐ
Li (李) means 'plum' and is one of the most common Chinese surnames. It represents resilience and sweetness, as the plum blossom blooms even in harsh winter.
人口排名
#2
约 Over 100 million 人
地理分布
Henan, Sichuan, Shandong, Guangdong
五行属性
Wood
成长、生机和仁慈
起源与历史
According to legend, the Li surname originated when an official named Li Zheng was saved from starvation by eating plums (李). The Li family founded the Tang Dynasty, one of China's greatest empires.
姓氏演变
The Li surname traces back to Gao Yao, a minister of Emperor Shun (c. 2200 BCE). During the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE), the Li clan became the imperial family, making it one of the most prestigious surnames in Chinese history. The Zhao Commandery Li clan was particularly influential, producing emperors, poets, and generals.
郡望
Longxi Commandery (陇西郡) — Modern-day Lanzhou area, Gansu Province
堂号
陇西堂 (Longxi Hall)
宗祠文化
Li Clan Ancestral Hall in Longxi, Gansu — Known as the ancestral homeland of the Li surname. The hall preserves genealogical records spanning over 2,000 years and hosts annual clan gatherings during the Qingming Festival.
家训族风
以德立身，以学传家 — Establish oneself through virtue; pass down learning through the family.
名为 Li 的名人
Li Bai (李白) — The immortal poet of the Tang Dynasty
Li Shimin (李世民) — Emperor Taizong of Tang, one of China's greatest emperors
Li Qingzhao (李清照) — The greatest female poet in Chinese history
Li Bai (李白) — Tang Dynasty poet known as the 'Immortal of Poetry'
Li Shimin (李世民) — Emperor Taizong of Tang, one of China's greatest emperors