The origin of the traditional Chinese character "Zhang"

The origin of Zhang can be traced back to ancient legends. 1, from the Yellow Emperor. According to the Book of the New Tang Dynasty, Prime Minister's Genealogy Table, Tongzhi Genealogy and Yuanhe's Compilation, "The fifth son of the younger brother of the Yellow Emperor Qingyang wielded a bow and arrow, and his descendants gave him the surname Zhang." Therefore, it can be seen that it was once the inventor of the important weapon bow and arrow, and was later named Zhang. It belongs to the Zhang family in Hebei. 2, from the descendants of the Yellow Emperor Ji surname. According to Genealogy, in the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a doctor in the State of Jin named Zhang, whose grandson was also named Zhang. In addition, Zhang was an official in the Jin Dynasty. After Korea, Zhao and Wei carved up the State of Jin in 403 BC, most of them moved away with the capitals of the three countries except some. It's for the Zhang family in Shanxi, Hebei and Henan. 3, from the given surname or his surname, his family changed his surname. According to Records of the Historian, Zhuge Liang of Shu gave Zhang the surname when Long, the leader of the Nan people, was taken by the Three Kingdoms, and later generations took Zhang as their surname. Wei general Zhang Liao, formerly known as Nie, was later changed to Zhang. There are also some ethnic minorities who change their surnames to Zhang. 4. All other surnames have been changed to Zhang. According to the records, during the Three Kingdoms period, Zhang Liao, a famous Cao Wei, changed his surname from Nie to Zhang. In addition, Han, Ji and many ethnic minorities such as Xianbei, Xiongnu and Qidan changed their surnames to Zhang. Eight-hole immortal Zhang, Rao Zhong's Eight Immortals Zhang Xu, Xiangshan Jiulao, Five Tiger Generals Zhang Fei, Eight Kings Zhang, Taiping Heavenly Kingdom leader Zhang Jiafu, anti-Qing leader and Zhang Ye claimed to be the White Prince in 905, and established the Jinshan Kingdom in the Western Han Dynasty for three generations, standing for 70 years, taking Zhang Yichao as our vassal state and waiting for the descendants of tyrants to become kings.

Zhang Yi (former? -The first 30 1) was born in Wei (south of Shanxi and northeast of Henan) during the Warring States Period. In 328 BC, he served as a strategist in Qin Xiang and wrote ten Zhang Zi articles.

In 65438 BC+065438 BC+05 BC, Zhang Tang was appointed as the Emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, and he was an ancient scholar. Author of "Law" and "Jiang 27th Law".

Zhang Hengzi Hirako, (78 ~ 139), a native of Xi 'e, Nanyang, Eastern Han Dynasty (now Shiqiao, Nanyang, Henan), is a great scientist and scientist who enjoys a good reputation at home and abroad. He served as an official in charge of astronomy twice, made armillary sphere and seismograph, and wrote Qinghe Tianji.

Zhang Ling (a native of Huailai, Hebei Province), a historical book of Emperor Heng in the Eastern Han Dynasty, is the author of The History of Han Zhang Ba Chuan and The Book of Rites Zhang Ai Chuan.

Zhang Kui (a native of Shuoxian County, Shanxi Province) was a general of Shu from A.D. 168 to 222, and he wrote The Collection of Zhang Ziye.

Zhang Hua (232 ~ 300) was born in dangyang city (now Gu 'an, Hebei Province) in the Western Jin Dynasty, and worked as a secretary for seven years in the Western Jin Dynasty. He is a writer who has written My Daughter is Affectionate, Major General Fengyun and Zhang Sikong.

Zhang Jiuling (673-740), born in Qujiang, Yunzhou (now Shaoguan, Guangdong), was a scholar in Chang 'an and one of the famous prime ministers in Xuanzong period of Tang Dynasty. He is the author of Qian Qiu Jin Jian Ji, Zhang Qujiang Ji and Ying Chao Ji.

Zhang Xian (909- 1078), a scholar in the northern song dynasty, wrote "clouds break the moon, clothes are out of shape" and "Zhang Ziye Ci".

Zhang Sanfeng Ming Taoist priest, a native of Liaoning, was awarded the title of "Complete Works of Qinghe Classics" by Yingzong.

Zhang Zhongjing was a famous machine, a native of Nanyang (now Henan) in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and a prefect of Changsha. He wrote Neijing, Hu Aijing, Treatise on Febrile Diseases and Medical Classics, and there is also a medical shrine to commemorate him.

Zhang zhi (? -about 192), the word Boying, was born in Jiuquan (now Gansu), Dunhuang in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and was a famous calligrapher in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Since his father Zhang Huan moved to Huayin, Hongnong (now Shaanxi), he and his younger brother Zhang Chang are good at cursive writing, especially Zhang Shu. He is the founder of cursive script today.

Zhang ji zi, a native of Xiangzhou (now Xiangyang County, Hubei Province) in the Tang Dynasty, was a scholar in Tianbao period, and was an official of Yuan Wailang, the ancestor of the school. He wrote a night-mooring near maple bridge and other poems.

Zhang Zai (1020- 1070) was born in Meixian County (now Shaanxi Province) in the Northern Song Dynasty. He was a famous Neo-Confucianist in Song Dynasty. He talked about the literature in Guanzhong area and wrote Zhang Ziquan's Book and Zhengmeng Yi Xue.

Zhang Mushi (1133-1180) was born in Mianzhu, Hanzhou (now Mianzhu, Sichuan) in the Southern Song Dynasty, and moved to Hengyang (Hunan), a famous scholar in the Southern Song Dynasty. He was also called "the Southeast Man" with Zhu and Zhu.

Zhang Yan was born in Taicang (now Jiangsu) in the late Ming Dynasty. He was a scholar during the Zhenguan period, and he wrote 130 pieces of Records of the Han, Wei and Six Dynasties, Notes on Four Books, Records of Arts and Literature and Seven Records.

Zhang (1525- 1582), a native of Huguang Jiangling (now Shashi, Hubei Province) in the Ming Dynasty, was a cabinet scholar in the early years of Mu Zong, and a cabinet record (prime minister) in the early years of Wanli, where he presided over government affairs for 16 years, paying attention to the reform of laws. Author of official documents of Zhang Zhongwen.

Zhang, the word, the number Yan Zhai. Kangxi Jinshi, official department minister, official to Baohe Hall University and history department minister. In the eighth year of Qing Yongzheng, he served as the first military minister. He is the author of 24 historical books, including Ming History, Qing Hui Dian and Chuan Jing Tang Ji.

Zhang Zhidong (1837- 1905), a native of Nanpi, Zhili (present-day Hebei), was a leader of the Westernization School in the late Qing Dynasty, a scholar in Tongzhi, a minister of military aircraft, and was in charge of the academic department. He has served as the governor of Guangdong, Guangdong and Huguang for nearly 30 years. He is the author of The Complete Works of Gong and The Great Unity of Zhang.

Zhang's Genealogy, compiled by Zhang Jun, the prime minister of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, dates back to the migration and reproduction of ancestors before the Ming Dynasty, with 1 17 ancient and modern migration sites and temple tombs on the front.