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Png (surname)
__NOTOC__ Fang () is the 47th most prevalent Chinese surname. In Chinese, ''Fāng'' () means "square" or "four-sided". ''Fāng'' () is pronounced '' Fong'' in Cantonese, ''Hong'' or ''Png'' or ''Pwee'' in some Min Nan dialects and ''Png'' or ''Pung'' in Teochew. It is the 56th name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem.K. S. Tom. 989(1989). Echoes from Old China: Life, Legends and Lore of the Middle Kingdom. University of Hawaii Press. . Some more uncommon surnames with romanizations that are also conventionally simplified to "Fang" in English are ''Fáng'' (), meaning "room", and ''Fāng'' (), meaning "fragrant". Etymology During Emperor Huang Di's reign, a descendant called Yu Lei was awarded the land of Fang (north west of Nanyu) for his contributions in defeating a foreign tribe. He was thus known as Fang Lei, and his descendants were given the family name Fang. Ji Yuan is considered as another forefather of the Fangs. Ji was a general of Zhou Xuan Wang, and was known f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Common Chinese Surnames
These are lists of the most common Chinese surnames in China (People's Republic of China), Taiwan (Republic of China), and the Chinese diaspora overseas as provided by authoritative government or academic sources. Chinese names also form the basis for many common Cambodian, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese surnames and to an extent, Filipino surnames in both translation and transliteration into those languages. The conception of China as consisting of the " old 100 families" () is an ancient and traditional one, the most notable tally being the Song-era ''Hundred Family Surnames'' (). Even today, the number of surnames in China is a little over 4,000, while the year 2000 US census found there are more than 6.2 million surnames altogetherWord, David L. & al"Demographic Aspects of Surnames from Census 2000". 26 June 2001. Accessed 3 February 2012. and that the number of surnames held by 100 or more Americans (per name) was just over 150,000.United States Census Bureau"Genealogy Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Bin
Fang Bin () is a Chinese businessman, citizen journalist and whistleblower who used YouTube and WeChat to broadcast images of Wuhan during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was arrested several times between February 1 and 9, 2020. Personal life Fang Bin was living in Wuhan, Hubei in January 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 outbreak hit China. Journalism Fang recorded his first video on January 25, 2020. His shots mostly show himself and the situation in different districts of Wuhan, and attracted a few thousand views. Videos were uploaded to YouTube to bypass the government's Internet censorship in China, censorship on domestic platforms. While direct access to foreign platforms such as YouTube is List_of_websites_blocked_in_mainland_China#Table_of_high-ranking_websites_blocked_in_mainland_China, blocked in China, they Internet_censorship_in_China#VPN_Protocols, may remain accessible through virtual private networks. First arrest On February 1, 2020, Fang released a ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang La
Fang La (; died 1121) was a Chinese rebel leader who led an uprising against the Song dynasty. In the classical novel ''Water Margin'', he is fictionalised as one of the primary antagonists and nemeses of the 108 Stars of Destiny. He is sometimes associated with Manichaeism but was most likely not a follower of the religion. Life Fang La was from Shezhou, which is roughly present-day She County, Anhui. However, other sources claimed that he was from Qingxi County (), which is present-day Chun'an County, Zhejiang. In 1120, he led an uprising against the Song Empire in Qixian Village (), Shezhou. Others claimed that he started the rebellion in Wannian District (), Chun'an County. Fang La's forces captured Hangzhou and subsequently took control over parts of present-day Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and Jiangxi provinces, with a total of 52 counties and six prefectures. In 1121, the Song government sent a general, Wang Yuan (), to lead an army to crush the rebellion. Wang Yuan's subord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Jing De
A fang is a long, pointed tooth. In mammals, a fang is a modified maxillary tooth, used for biting and tearing flesh. In snakes, it is a specialized tooth that is associated with a venom gland (see snake venom). Spiders also have external fangs, which are part of the chelicerae. Fangs are most common in carnivores or omnivores, but some herbivores, such as fruit bats, have them as well. They are generally used to hold or swiftly kill prey, such as in large cats. Omnivorous animals, such as bears, use their fangs when hunting fish or other prey, but they are not needed for consuming fruit. Some apes also have fangs, which they use for threats and fighting. However, the relatively short canines of humans are not considered to be fangs. Fangs in religion, mythology and legend Certain mythological and legendary creatures such as dragons, gargoyles and yakshas are commonly depicted with prominent fangs. The fangs of vampires are one of their defining characteristics. The iconog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Jing
Fang Jing (; June 1971 – 18 November 2015) was an anchorwoman of China Central Television (CCTV). She hosted several programs including the prime-time military program Defense Watch.China.org.cnCCTV anchor suspected of spying for TaiwanRetrieved on 2009-06-17. In 2009 she came under suspicion of spying for Taiwan. Career Fang Jing started working for CCTV in 1994 after graduating from China's top school for broadcasting and spent four months at Harvard University as a visiting scholar. She hosted a number of shows including the three-day live coverage of the Transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong Transfer may refer to: Arts and media * ''Transfer'' (2010 film), a German science-fiction movie directed by Damir Lukacevic and starring Zana Marjanović * ''Transfer'' (1966 film), a short film * ''Transfer'' (journal), in management studies ... and other millennium celebrations. Accusation of spying In 2009, Fang was accused of disclosing state secrets to a man from Taiwan and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Hui
Fang Hui (), also called Wanli (), Tuanfu (), Xugu (), and Yangshanren (), was a scholar of the late Song dynasty, Song and early Yuan dynasty, Yuan dynasties from Huizhou's She () county (in present-day Anhui province), who lived from 1227 to 1307. He controversially accepted offices from the invading Yuan dynasty. References * 1227 births 1307 deaths Song dynasty historians Song dynasty government officials Yuan dynasty historians Politicians from Huangshan Historians from Anhui 13th-century Chinese historians {{China-historian-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Guancheng
Fang Guancheng () (1696 or 1698–1768), also known as Yi Tian (宜田), was a Chinese Noble and government official of the Qing Dynasty, notable for being the Viceroy of Zhili. Early life and family origins Fang Guancheng was born in Tongcheng County, Anhui Province in the Qing Empire. The Fang family of Tongcheng was notable for its many scholars and authors. He was the second son of Fang Shiji, an official of the ''Ministry of the Principal'' (官至工部主事). His elder brother was Fang Guanyong (方观永). His paternal grandfather was Fang Dengfeng (方登峄) and his paternal great-grandfather was Fang Xiaobiao (方孝标). Nanshan Case The Nanshan Case occurred in the fifth year of the Kangxi Emperor (1713). The incident marked a period of literary inquisition that targeted various scholars with real or perceived loyalties to competing claimants to the throne and to the previous dynasty. Both Fang's father and grandfather were caught up in the action resulting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Fang
Fang Fang (), pen name of Wang Fang (; born 11 May 1955), is a Chinese writer, known for her literary depictions of the working poor. She won the Lu Xun Literary Prize in 2010. Born in Nanjing, she attended Wuhan University in 1978 to study Chinese. In 1975, she began to write poetry and in 1982, her first novel was published. She has since written several novels, some of which have been honored by Chinese national-level literary prizes. Fang garnered international attention for her ''Wuhan Diary,'' documenting the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in China, and has used her platform to call for an end to internet censorship in China. Wuhan Diary During the 2020 Hubei lockdowns, Fang Fang used social media to share her ''Wuhan Diary'' (), a daily account of life in the locked-down city of Wuhan. In addition to her own writing, ''Wuhan Diary'' utilized anonymous interviews with other people in the city. The account drew international public attention. In the west, Fang Fang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Dan
Fang Dan (, born March 20, 1985, in Qiqihar Qiqihar () is the second-largest city in the Heilongjiang province of China, in the west central part of the province. The built-up (or metro) area made up of Longsha, Tiefeng and Jianhua districts had 959,787 inhabitants, while the total populat ..., China) is a Chinese figure skater. She is a three-time Chinese national champion, three time silver medalist, and two time bronze medalist. Competitive highlights External links * Chinese female single skaters Figure skaters at the 2007 Winter Universiade 1985 births Living people Sportspeople from Qiqihar Medalists at the 2007 Winter Universiade Figure skaters at the 2003 Asian Winter Games Figure skaters at the 2007 Asian Winter Games Universiade medalists in figure skating Universiade bronze medalists for China Figure skaters from Heilongjiang Competitors at the 2005 Winter Universiade {{PRChina-figure-skating-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Congyi
Fang Congyi (; 1302–1393), courtesy name Wuyu (), sobriquets Fanghu (), Bumang Daoren (), Jinmen Yuke () and Guigu Shanren (), was a famed Chinese painter during the Yuan dynasty. Fang was a native of Guixi, Jiangxi Province. In his youth he studied and became a Daoist priest, joining the Zhengyi Dao sect at his local temple. After the death of his principal instructor in the early 1340s, Fang traveled along the Yangtze River to the capital Khanbaliq, now Beijing } Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 .... It was there that he began painting. He obtained a patron, and produced a number of works based on his travels. He primarily painted landscapes. References 1302 births 1393 deaths Yuan dynasty landscape painters People from Yingtan Painters from Jiangxi Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Chih
Fang Chih or Fang Zhi (; 23 November 1895 – 28 March 1989), courtesy name: Xikong (希孔), was a politician, provincial governor, diplomat, author and a high-ranking Kuomintang official of the Republic of China. Family history and early life Fang Chih was born into the prominent Tongcheng Fang clan in Tongcheng, Anhui, Qing empire in November 1895. His father was Fang Rong (, courtesy: 方镜卿), the middle son of Fang Lanfen, a Qing dynasty author. He is a direct descendant of Fang Zhipu (方至朴) and Fang Zhenru (方震孺), an early Qing scholar, author, magistrate and Governor of Guangxi Province. He was also a descendant of Fang Bao, a distinguished Qing author who founded the Tongcheng school of literary prose. His paternal uncles were Fang Quan, a late Qing dynasty era prefect and Fang Zao (, courtesy: 方澄卿). Fang's father died when he was 1 or 2 years old in 1896 and his mother sent him to be raised by his paternal uncle Fang Quan and paternal grandf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fang Chieh-min
Fang Chieh-min (; born 31 January 1986) is a Taiwanese badminton player. He paired with Lee Sheng-mu in men's doubles. The pair won 3 BWF Super Series titles including 2010 Singapore Super Series, 2010 Indonesia Super Series and 2012 Malaysia Super Series. Achievements Asian Championships ''Men's doubles'' ''Mixed doubles'' Summer Universiade ''Men's doubles'' ''Mixed doubles'' BWF Superseries The BWF Superseries, which was launched on 14 December 2006 and implemented in 2007, was a series of elite badminton tournaments, sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). BWF Superseries levels were Superseries and Superseries Premier. A season of Superseries consisted of twelve tournaments around the world that had been introduced since 2011. Successful players were invited to the Superseries Finals, which were held at the end of each year. ''Men's doubles'' : BWF Superseries Finals tournament : BWF Superseries Premier tournament : BWF Superseries tourn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
