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    Expressing the surname "Wu" with 吴 (Wú)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    吴 + Given Name

    Explanation

    吴 (Wú) is a common Chinese surname with deep historical roots. It precedes the given name and is one of the most frequently encountered surnames in Chinese-speaking communities.

    Examples

    • 吴先生是这家公司的创始人。

      Wú xiānsheng shì zhè jiā gōngsī de chuàngshǐrén.

      Mr. Wu is the founder of this company.

    • 小吴刚来我们部门，大家多照顾一下。

      Xiǎo Wú gāng lái wǒmen bùmén, dàjiā duō zhàogù yīxià.

      Xiao Wu just joined our department, everyone please look after him.

    • 历史上吴这个姓氏出了很多名人。

      Lìshǐ shàng Wú zhège xìngshì chū le hěn duō míngrén.

      Throughout history, many famous people have come from the Wu surname.

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