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    Referring to 'Liu' (a surname) with 刘 (Liú)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    刘 + Given Name

    Explanation

    The character 刘 (Liú) is one of the most common Chinese surnames, ranking among the top five in China. Like all Chinese surnames, it appears before the given name. It is associated with many historical figures, including the founders of the Han Dynasty.

    Examples

    • 我们班有三个同学都姓刘。

      wǒmen bān yǒu sān gè tóngxué dōu xìng liú.

      Three classmates in our class all have the surname Liu.

    • 刘老师教我们数学，讲课特别有意思。

      liú lǎoshī jiāo wǒmen shùxué, jiǎngkè tèbié yǒu yìsi.

      Teacher Liu teaches us math, and her lectures are especially interesting.

    • 历史上最有名的刘姓人物之一是刘备。

      lìshǐ shàng zuì yǒumíng de liú xìng rénwù zhī yī shì liú bèi.

      One of the most famous people with the surname Liu in history is Liu Bei.

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