I. Introduction.
The surname Sun, as one of the important surnames of the Chinese nation, has a long history and profound heritage. For thousands of years, the Sun clan has spread all over the country and even overseas, making outstanding contributions to the prosperity and development of the Chinese nation. This article will conduct a comprehensive and in-depth study of the surname Sun from the aspects of the origin, development process, cultural connotation and famous figures.
2. The origin of the surname Sun.
Originated from the surname Ji: According to historical records, the surname Sun can be traced back to the surname Ji in the Spring and Autumn Period. At that time, Zhou Gongdan, the son of King Wen of Zhou, was enshrined in Lu and established the Lu State. Ji You, the son of the Lu State, was enshrined in Sun Yi (now Fan County, Henan Province) for his merits, and his descendants took Yi as their surname and called Sun.
Originated from the surname Mi: In the early Spring and Autumn Period, Xiong Tong, the son of Xiong Yi, the monarch of Chu State, established himself as the king of Chu Wu and named his son in Sunyi (now Dangyang City, Hubei Province), and his descendants also took Sun as their surname.
Originated from the surname of the concubine: Tian Wan (妫完) fled from the state of Chen to the state of Qi. Duke Qi Huan appreciated him, made him an official, and married Qi Zongnu to him. Later, Tian Wan's descendant Tian Shu was meritorious because of his success, and Qi Jinggong sealed him in Le'an and gave him the surname Sun.
3. The development process of the surname Sun.
Pre-Qin period: The surname Sun had a certain influence in the pre-Qin period. For example, Sun Wu in the late Spring and Autumn Period was the ancestor of the military family, and his book "The Art of War" is known as the holy book of military science.
Qin and Han dynasties: After Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms, the county system was implemented, and the Sun clan began to migrate across the country. During the Han Dynasty, the surname Sun gradually developed and grew, and many outstanding figures appeared, such as Sun Shutong, a famous minister in the Western Han Dynasty, and Sun Qi, a scholar in the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Three Kingdoms to Sui and Tang Dynasties: During the Three Kingdoms period, Sun Quan established the Eastern Wu regime, which brought the surname Sun to its political peak. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Sun clan continued to make outstanding achievements in politics, culture and other fields, such as the Tang Dynasty calligrapher Sun Guoting.
Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties: After the Song Dynasty, the Sun clan was widely distributed throughout the country and became an important part of the Chinese nation. Remarkable achievements have been made in the fields of literature, art, science and technology. Such as the Yuan Dynasty opera Sun Zhouqing, the Ming Dynasty writer Sun Yu, the Qing Dynasty mathematician Sun Xingyan, etc.
Fourth, the cultural connotation of the surname Sun.
Loyalty and bravery: Many Sun celebrities in history have been known for their loyalty and bravery. For example, Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period was brave and good at fighting in the face of strong enemies; Sun Bo, the anti-Japanese hero of the Ming Dynasty, bravely sacrificed himself in the battle to defend ***. The deeds of these characters embody the loyal and brave spirit of the Sun clan.
Wisdom Excellence: Sun's celebrities have demonstrated remarkable wisdom in various fields. For example, Sun Wu, a military strategist in the Spring and Autumn Period, the war strategy and wisdom proposed in "The Art of War" are still praised by the world; The research results of the Ming Dynasty mathematician Sun Xingyan in the "Zhou Ji Sutra" had a profound impact on the development of mathematics in later generations.
Family and country feelings: From ancient times to modern times, many Sun clan people put the country first and made outstanding contributions to the prosperity and stability of the country. Their deeds embody a strong sense of family and country and a sense of national responsibility.
V. Conclusions. To sum up, as one of the important surnames of the Chinese nation, the surname Sun has a long history and profound heritage. For thousands of years, the Sun clan has continued to grow and excel in various fields. Through the study of the surname Sun, we can have a deeper understanding of the history, culture and development of the Chinese nation. At the same time, we must also inherit and carry forward the excellent qualities and spiritual outlook of the Sun clan and contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.