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What are some regular Chinese last names?

Here are some of the most common Chinese last names, along with their approximate frequency in mainland China:

Top 10:

1. 王 (Wáng) - King (approximately 9.3% of the population)

2. 李 (Lǐ) - Plum (approximately 7.9% of the population)

3. 张 (Zhāng) - Net (approximately 7.2% of the population)

4. 刘 (Liú) - Flow (approximately 6.5% of the population)

5. 陈 (Chén) - Chen (approximately 5.6% of the population)

6. 杨 (Yáng) - Willow (approximately 4.9% of the population)

7. 黄 (Huáng) - Yellow (approximately 4.1% of the population)

8. 赵 (Zhào) - Zhao (approximately 3.4% of the population)

9. 吴 (Wú) - Wu (approximately 3.1% of the population)

10. 周 (Zhōu) - Zhou (approximately 2.8% of the population)

Other Common Last Names:

* 林 (Lín) - Forest

* 郭 (Guō) - City Wall

* 徐 (Xú) - Slow

* 孙 (Sūn) - Grandson

* 马 (Mǎ) - Horse

* 朱 (Zhū) - Vermilion

* 高 (Gāo) - High

* 郑 (Zhèng) - Correct

* 何 (Hé) - What

* 邓 (Dèng) - Deng

* 谢 (Xiè) - Thank

* 曹 (Cáo) - Cao

* 潘 (Pān) - Pan

* 曾 (Zēng) - Once

* 许 (Xǔ) - Allow

* 韩 (Hán) - Han

Note: The frequency of these names can vary depending on the region of China and historical factors.

Additional Considerations:

* Some last names have multiple pronunciations, especially when written in simplified or traditional Chinese.

* Some names can be romanized differently depending on the transliteration system used.

* There are many other less common Chinese last names, as well as some names that are more common in specific regions or ethnic groups.

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