Square Sticker Liu Surname And Shield

Shape: Square Stickers Create custom stickers for every occasion! Put your first name on the empty banner above the shield and stand out! From special mailings and scrapbooking to kids' activities and DIY projects, you'll find these stickers are great for so many uses. Put them beside your postage stamps! Dimensions: Available in 2 sizes: Large: 3" L x 3" W, 6 stickers per sheet Small: 1.5" L x 1.5" W, 20 stickers per sheet Printed on white acid-free paper Vibrant full-colour, full-bleed printing Scratch-resistant front, easy peel-and-stick back Available in a matte or glossy finish Choose between a variety of different shapes Liu (刘 / 劉) is the fourth most common surname in mainland China and is shared by nearly 70 million people worldwide. Meaning and Etymology Original meaning: The character originally represented a type of battle-axe or weapon, with classical connotations of killing or destruction. Modern use: The martial meaning has faded, and the character is now used exclusively as a family name. Other characters: The romanisation "Liu" can also map to less common characters like 柳 (liǔ, meaning "willow") or 留 (liú, meaning "stay"). History and Origins Imperial lineage: The surname gained immense prestige and popularity as the royal family name of the Han dynasty, founded by Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu).Legendary roots: One mythical origin traces the line back to Liu Lei, a descendant of Emperor Yao who was famed for taming dragons during the Xia dynasty. Fief origin: Another historical branch stems from the Zhou Dynasty, when an aristocrat was granted a fief named Liu in present-day Henan or Hebei province. Pronunciation and Variations Mandarin: Pronounced roughly as /ljuː/ or Liú. Dialects & Romanisation: Depending on regional dialects, the surname appears in alternative spellings such as Lau (Cantonese), Lieu or Liễu (Vietnamese), and Low.