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Definition
Compound surname; a Chinese family name consisting of two or more characters.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional Chinese surnames consisting of two or more characters, such as 歐陽 or 司徒. It is distinct from double-barrelled surnames where two separate family names are combined, which are not considered traditional compound surnames in Chinese culture. This term is primarily used in formal or academic discussions about genealogy or naming conventions rather than in casual daily chatter.
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His compound surname sounds like it has a noble quality.
Do you know any friends who have a compound surname?
Related words
Common phrases
Ouyang (a common compound surname)
Situ (a common compound surname)
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with double-barrelled surnames, but it is strictly reserved for established multi-character surnames that function as a single unit. It is not used to describe modern hyphenated names.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
