Hundred Surnames

Author: Song Zhixiu
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Surnames are symbols that mark the bloodline of a family system. Statistics show that from ancient times to the present, the total number of surnames in the Chinese nation has reached nearly 12,000. Each surname has a profound origin, and each surname has produced many famous figures whose names are celebrated through the ages. "The Hundred Surnames" is a textbook for young learners compiled by a scholar from Qiantang (Hangzhou) in the early Northern Song Dynasty. It organizes common surnames into four-character lines of rhyming prose, resembling a four-character poem, making it easy to read and memorize. Therefore, whether it is the elderly with white hair or young children just beginning to speak, they can all recite a few lines of "The Hundred Surnames." "The Hundred Surnames" does not simply refer to one hundred surnames but is a general term for all surnames in China. To help children understand "The Hundred Surnames" at an early age, we have written this book based on children's characteristics. This book is rich in content, beautifully illustrated, and uses phonetic annotations, allowing children with limited reading skills to understand the entire text through phonetic symbols. By reading this book, children can learn about the origins of common surnames, stories of famous figures, and historical celebrities. Children, if you want to know the position of your surname in "The Hundred Surnames" and the famous figures in history who share your surname, open this book quickly!