Wu
Wú
Wu (吴) refers to the ancient State of Wu in the Yangtze River Delta. It represents the rich culture of southern China and the spirit of the Jiangnan region.
人口排名
#9
约 Over 28 million 人
地理分布
Guangdong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang
五行属性
Wood
成长、生机和仁慈
起源与历史
The Wu surname traces back to Taibo, the eldest son of King Tai of Zhou, who voluntarily gave up his claim to the throne and moved south to establish the State of Wu.
姓氏演变
The Wu surname originated from the State of Wu (c. 1200–473 BCE) in the Yangtze River Delta. After the state fell to Yue, its people adopted Wu as their surname. The Wu clan gained immense prestige when Wu Zetian became China's only female emperor (690–705 CE). The surname remains highly concentrated in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
郡望
Yanling Commandery (延陵郡) — Modern-day Changzhou area, Jiangsu Province
堂号
延陵堂 (Yanling Hall)
宗祠文化
Wu Clan Ancestral Hall in Yanling, Jiangsu — Honoring Wu Zixu, the legendary statesman of the State of Wu. The hall preserves ancient ritual vessels and clan genealogies.
家训族风
延陵世泽，让国家风 — The Yanling heritage; the tradition of yielding the throne continues.
名为 Wu 的名人
Wu Zetian (武则天) — The only female emperor in Chinese history
Wu Cheng'en (吴承恩) — Author of Journey to the West
Wu Daozi (吴道子) — Known as the Sage of Painting
Wu Zetian (武则天) — The only female emperor in Chinese history
Wu Cheng'en (吴承恩) — Author of Journey to the West