Chinese Surname Dictionary Cai

Author: Liu Xiangnan
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Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is a volume on the surname "Cai" in the "Chinese Surnames Genealogy." It explores the origin, evolution, and relationships of the surname with politics, economy, culture, and other aspects, as well as its regional distribution, trends, and characteristics. Additionally, it delves into the profound roots of the surname system and the history of family lineages. The book is rich in content, well-researched, and based on solid historical records, combining knowledge and readability. It is highly worth reading. There are approximately 12,000 Chinese surnames in total, from ancient times to the present. This series is organized by common Han Chinese surnames, with major surnames receiving their own volume and minor surnames grouped together. Each volume consists of the following four parts:
- Origin Section: Describes the origin, development, changes, branches, and genealogy of the surname, as well as the historical migration and distribution of the surname within and outside China, and the rise and fall of prominent families.
- Figures Section: Records the major deeds and significant contributions of famous and representative figures of the surname from ancient times to the late Qing Dynasty in different historical periods.
- Culture Section: Describes the family spirit and ethos, clan structure and management systems, cultural traditions and etiquette, cultural landscapes, and anecdotes of the surname.
- Documents Section: Records various classical texts, inscriptions, family histories, and modern research findings related to the surname's origin, figures, and culture.