李 Lǐ

Li, Lee or Ly is a common transliteration of several Chinese family names, including that of 李 (pinyin Lǐ), the most common Chinese family name, and other less common surnames such as 黎 (Lí); 理 and 里 (both pronounced as Lǐ); 郦, (酈), 栗, 厉, (厲), and 利 (all pronounced as Lì). Calligraphically, Li (李) is the same character as "plum", and is made up of the character for "son" beneath that of "wood". Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Transliteration is the practice of transcribing a word or text written in one writing system into another writing system. ... A Chinese surname, also called a clan name or family name (姓, pinyin: x ng; or 氏, shi), is one of the over seven hundred family names used by Han Chinese and Sinicized Chinese ethnic groups. ... Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), commonly called Pinyin, is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ...

The spelling "Li" is derived from the People's Republic of China's pinyin system and is therefore the romanization used most widely in China. However, the anglicised spelling "Lee" is more commonly used when rendering these surnames in Roman letters in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and many overseas Chinese communities. In linguistics, romanization (or Latinization, also spelled romanisation or Latinisation) is the representation of a word or language with the Roman (Latin) alphabet, or a system for doing so, where the original word or language uses a different writing system. ... Anglicized refers to foreign words, often surnames, that are changed from a foreign language into English. ... The Latin alphabet, also called the Roman alphabet, is the most widely used alphabetic writing system in the world today. ... Languages various Religions Predominantly Taoism, Mahayana Buddhism, traditional Chinese religions, and atheism. ...

As of 2002, there were approximately 103 million people, or 7.9 percent of the population, in China with this surname, and 108 million worldwide. It remains the world's most common surname. The Korean family name Lee and the Vietnamese family name Lý derive from the Chinese name. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Lee is the common English spelling of 이 (pronounced ), a common Korean family name. ...

The surname Li (黎) is more common in Central China, South China (including Hong Kong, where it is transliterated as "Lai" from Cantonese), and is one of the four most common surnames among ethnic Vietnamese, which in the Vietnamese language is "Lê." North China (北方 Hanyu pinyin: Běifāng) and South China (南方 Hanyu pinyin: Nánfāng) are two approximate regions within China. ... Cantonese is a major dialect group or language of the Chinese language, a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. ...

In Indonesia, the surname may be spelt "Lie."

History

According to the Xing Zuan, the Chinese dictionary of surnames, the Li surname has a long history which goes back to Emperor Zhuanzu who was the first Li and lived before 2000 BC. Chinese dictionaries date back over two millennia to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, which is a significantly longer lexicographical history than any other language. ... Zhuanxu (颛顼, pinyin: Zhuānxū), also known as Gaoyang (高陽) is a legendary monarch of ancient China. ...

During the Tang Dynasty about 15 different emperors had the Li surname. Li Yuan was the founder of the Tang Dynasty which lasted from 618 to 906 A.D. In their dynasty, printing and paper money were introduced to China. For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). ... Categories: China-related stubs | Tang Dynasty emperors ...

A legend about the Li family is that those who are the directly descended from rebel Emperor Zhuanzu have a genetic trait noticeable in their feet. The last toe on each foot would be pointing inward a little rather than being straight like the rest of the toes. This distinguished the "true" Li's from the other families with the name as they were born with perfect feet.

People with the name Li

Prominent people with family name 李

(within each category, in alphabetical order by given name)

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Government, politics, military

• Li Ao, Taiwanese writer, ROC legislator
• Li Changchun, member of the Chinese Communist Party Politburo
• Li Guofan, politician
• Li Hongzhang, (1823-1901), general and government minister during Ching Dynasty
• Lee Hsien Loong, current Prime Minister of Singapore
• Lee Kuan Yew, former Prime Minister of Singapore (1959-1990)
• K.T. Li (Kwoh-Ting), presidential advisor of Taiwan
• Li Lu, businessman, dissident, former student protestor
• Li Peng, former Premier of the People's Republic of China (1987-1998)
• Li Ruihuan, PRC politician
• Li Si, prime minister of the Qin dynasty
• Lee Teng-hui, former President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (1988-2000)
• Tien-Min Li, ROC legislator and historian
• Li Zicheng, Ming rebel
• The Li royals of the Tang Dynasty

Li Ao at Fayuansi, 2005 Li Ao (李敖 pinyin Lǐ Áo) (born April 25, 1935), is a writer, social commentator, historian, and politician in the Republic of China on Taiwan. ... This article is about the history, geography, and people of the island known as Taiwan. ... The Legislative Yuan building in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (the view is partially obscured by the childrens hospital building of the National Taiwan University Hospital). ... Li Changchun Li Changchun (李長春) (born February 1944) is considered to be the propaganda chief of the Communist Party of China. ... The Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (Chinese: 中国共产党中央政治局常务委员会 pinyin: Zhōngguó GòngchÇŽndÇŽng Zhōngyāng Zhèngzhìjú Chángwù WÄ›iyuánhuì) is a committee whose membership varies between 5 and 9 and includes the top leadership of the Communist Party of China. ... Li Hongzhang (February 15, 1823 – November 7, 1901) was a Chinese general who ended several major rebellions, and a leading statesman of the late Qing Empire. ... The Qing Dynasty (Manchu: daicing gurun; Chinese: 清朝; pinyin: qīng ch o; Wade-Giles: ching chao), sometimes known as the Manchu Dynasty, was founded by the Manchu clan Aisin Gioro, in what is today northeast China expanded into China proper and the surrounding territories of... This is a Chinese name; the family name is 李 (Li) Lee Hsien Loong (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ; born February 10, 1952) is the third and current Prime Minister of Singapore. ... The Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore is the head of government of the Republic of Singapore (and prior to 9 August 1965, the State of Singapore). ... This is a Chinese name; the family name is 李 (Li). ... The Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore is the head of government of the Republic of Singapore (and prior to 9 August 1965, the State of Singapore). ... Kwoh-Ting Li (1909-2001), a government official of the Republic of China, advisor to presidents and is credited with sheparding Taiwan from an economy reliant on light industry to high technology. ... Li Lu (李禄 Pinyin: Lǐ Lù) (born 1966) was an organizer and leader of the Chinese student dissidents who took part in the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. ... LÄ­ Péng (Simplified Chinese: 李鹏, Traditional Chinese: 李鵬, Wade-Giles: Li Peng) (b. ... The Premier ( Chinese: 总理 pinyin: zŏnglĭ), sometimes referred to as the Prime Minister, is the Chairman of the State Council of the Peoples Republic of China and head of Central Peoples Government. ... Lǐ Ruìhuán (李瑞环/李瑞環,September 1934- ) was a politician active late 20th century and early 21st century in the Peoples Republic of China. ... Li Si (Chinese: 李斯; Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Li Ssu) (ca. ... This is a Chinese name; the family name is 李 (Li). ... The Presidential Building is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City. ... Tien-Min Li (Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ TÄ«anmín) (1908 – June 24, 1993) was a Kuomintang representative in the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China from 1948 to 1991 for the municipality of Chengdu in Sichuan province[1]. A historical biographer, and a professor at National Taiwan University, he... The Legislative Yuan building in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (the view is partially obscured by the childrens hospital building of the National Taiwan University Hospital). ... Lǐ Zìchéng (李自成) (September 22, 1606 - 1644), born Li HóngjÄ« (鴻基), was a rebel in late Ming Dynasty China who proclaimed himself ChuÇŽng Wáng (闖王), or The Roaming King. Born in Mizhi District (米脂縣), Yanan Subprefecture (延安府), Shaanxi, Li grew up as a shepherd. ... For other uses, see Ming. ... For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). ...

Entertainment

• Lee, Ang, acclaimed Academy Awards winning film director
• Lee, Bruce martial arts practitioner, actor
• Lee, Brandon, son of Bruce Lee
• Li Han Hsiang, Chinese film director
• Li Lianjie, known as Jet Li, (born 1963), Chinese martial arts practitioner, actor
• Li, Yundi, pianist, and the youngest to win the International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition.

This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Bruce Lee (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: Lǐ XiÇŽolóng; Cantonese Yale: Léih Síulùhng; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Chinese American martial artist, instructor, and martial arts actor widely regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of the twentieth century. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Brandon Bruce Lee (李國豪 Cantonese: Léi Gwokhòu Pinyin: Lǐ Guóháo; February 1, 1965 – March 31, 1993) was a Chinese-American actor of Chinese, German, and Swedish descent. ... Bruce Lee (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: Lǐ XiÇŽolóng; Cantonese Yale: Léih Síulùhng; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Chinese American martial artist, instructor, and martial arts actor widely regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of the twentieth century. ... Richard Li Han Hsiang (李翰祥, 7 March 1926 in Jinxi, China - 17 December 1996 in Beijing, China) was a Chinese film director. ... Jet Li Jet Li (Traditional Chinese: 李連杰, Simplified Chinese: 李连杰, Gwohngdongwa pengyam: Ley5 Lin4 Git6, pinyin: Lǐ Liánjié, Wade-Giles: Li Lien-chieh) (born April 26, 1963) is a martial artist and film actor. ... Jet Li (born Li Lianjie on April 26, 1963 in Beijing, China) is a Chinese martial artist, actor and action star. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Li Yundi (Chinese: 李云迪, pinyin: Lǐ Yúndí) (born October 7, 1982) is a well-known young classical pianist. ... The International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition is one of the oldest and the most prestigious piano competition in the world, organized in Warsaw since 1927 and held every 5 years since 1955. ...

Literature, writing, journalism

• Li Bai (701–762), Tang Dynasty poet
• Li Hou Zhu also known as Li Yu (931–978), poet and last ruler of the Southern Tang kingdom
• Li Qingzhao (1084–ca. 1151), Soong Dynasty writer and poet regarded by many as the premier woman poet in the Chinese language
• Li Shangyin (between 810 and 813–858), Tang dynasty poet
• Li Yu (born 1610), author, dramatist, producer, director and book-shop owner in the Kiangsu province of China

Li Po redirects here. ... For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). ... Li Houzhu (李後主; pinyin: lǐ hòu zhǔ) (936 or 937 - 978) was a Chinese poet and the last ruler of the Southern Tang Kingdom from 961 to 975 during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period; he has been called the first true master of... During the middle of the tenth century A.D. Li Houzhu ruled the Southern Tang Kingdom. ... Southern Tang (also refered to as Nantang) was one of the Ten Kingdoms in south-central China created following the Tang Dynasty from 937-976. ... Li Qingzhao (Traditional Chinese: 李清照; Simplified Chinese: 李清照, pinyin: Lǐ QÄ«ngzhào; Wade-Giles: Li Ching-chao) (1084 - ca. ... Alternative meaning: Song Dynasty (420-479) The Song dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝) was a ruling dynasty in China from 960-1279. ... Li Shangyin (李商隱 Lǐ Shāngyǐn, also known as 李義山, Li Yishan) (between 810 and 813- 858), was a Chinese poet of the late Tang dynasty, born in Henei (now Qinyang, Henan Province). ... For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). ...

Business

• Lee, Kai-Fu, founding president of Google China
• Lee Shau Kee, Hong Kong billionaire businessman
• Li Kwok-po, David GBS, JP, OBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Bank of East Asia in Hong Kong
• Li Ka Shing, prominent Hong Kong businessman
• Li, Richard, Chairman and Executive Director of PCCW and son of Li Ka Shing
• Li, Victor, Hong Kong businessman and son of Li Ka Shing

Kai-Fu Lee (Chinese: 李开复; pinyin: ) is to be the head of Googles China research lab. ... The Google China logo Google China (è°·æ­Œ, pinyin: gÇ” gÄ“, lit. ... Lee Shau Kee (李兆基, pinyin: Lǐ Zhàojī, born January 29, 1928 in Shunde, Guangdong) is a property developer and majority owner of Henderson Land Development (HKSE:0012), a property conglomerate with interests in properties, hotels, town gas and internet services. ... The Honourable Dr. David Li Kwok-po, GBS, JP, OBE (in Chinese: 李國寶), born March 13, 1939 in London, England, with family roots in Hokshan (Heshan), Guangdong Province, China, is the current Chairman and Chief Executive of the Bank of East Asia in Hong Kong. ... GBS may refer to: General Bullshit, a subforum of the Something Awful Forums Guillain-Barré syndrome Gameboy Sound System Streptococcus,Group B streptococcal infection George Bernard Shaw, Playwright Great Big Sea, a Canadian Band Glenbrook South High School GBS are the post-nominal letters for the Gold Bauhinia Star, the... JP may refer to: Japan, ISO country code The Japanese language Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, a neighborhood of Boston Chat slang for just playing, a relative of just kidding The postnominal letters for a justice of the peace (magistrate) Abbreviation for Joint Post, mainly used for people who participate in online... The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight Commander... The Bank of East Asia (Traditional Chinese: 東亞銀行) (HKSE: 0023) often abbreviated to BEA, is the largest independent chinese bank in Hong Kong. ... This is a Chinese name; the family name is 李 (Lǐ) Sir Li Ka Shing, GBM, KBE (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: , Jyutping: Lei5 Gaa1-sing4, Li2 Gia1-sêng5 gdr, born July 29, 1928), is one of the most famous businessmen in the world for his wealth and his business... This is a Chinese name; the family name is 李 (Li) Richard Li Tzar Kai (Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ ZékÇŽi) was born on 8 November 1966 in Hong Kong, the younger son of successful entrepreneur Li Ka-Shing and brother of Victor Li. ... PCCW Limited (PCCW, 電訊盈科) (NYSE: PCW) is the largest telecommunication enterprise in Hong Kong. ... This is a Chinese name; the family name is 李 (Lǐ) Sir Li Ka Shing, GBM, KBE (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: , Jyutping: Lei5 Gaa1-sing4, Li2 Gia1-sêng5 gdr, born July 29, 1928), is one of the most famous businessmen in the world for his wealth and his business... Victor Li Tzar-kuoi (Chinese: 李澤鉅; pinyin: Lǐ Zéjù) (1964-), Hong Kong-based businessman with Canadian citizenship, is son of tycoon and billionaire Li Ka-shing and brother of Richard Li. ... This is a Chinese name; the family name is 李 (Lǐ) Sir Li Ka Shing, GBM, KBE (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: , Jyutping: Lei5 Gaa1-sing4, Li2 Gia1-sêng5 gdr, born July 29, 1928), is one of the most famous businessmen in the world for his wealth and his business...

Scholars, academics, scientists

• Professor Arthur Li, eminent surgeon and former Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, brother of David Li
• Li, Choh-Ming (1912–1991), Hong Kong economist and educator
• Li Er, philosopher during Zhou Dynasty
• Lee, Junlong, scholar
• Li, Roland, scholar
• Lee, Stephen W., scholar
• Tsung-dao Lee, physicist
• Lee, Wen Ho, Chinese-American physicist
• Lee, Yuan T., chemist

Prof Arthur Li Prof. ... Choh-Ming Li, educator, economist. ... Lao Zi (also spelled Laozi, Lao Tzu, or Lao Tse) was a famous Chinese philosopher who is believed to have lived in approximately the 4th century BC, during the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Periods. ... Boundaries of the Western Zhou Dynasty (1050 - 771 BC) in China The Zhou Dynasty (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Chou Ch`ao; 1122 BC to 256 BC (ref) followed the Shang (Yin) Dynasty and preceded the Qin Dynasty in China. ... U.S. government photo Tsung-Dao Lee (李政道 Pinyin: Lǐ Zhèngdào) (born November 24, 1926) is a Chinese American physicist who did work on high energy particle physics, symmetry principles, and statistical mechanics. ... Wen Ho Lee (Chinese: 李文和; Pinyin: Lǐ Wénhé; born December 21, 1939) is a Taiwanese American scientist who worked for the University of California operated Los Alamos National Laboratory and was accused of stealing secrets about the U.S.s nuclear arsenal for China. ... Yuan Tseh Lee (Chinese: 李遠哲 Pinyin: Lǐ Yuǎnzhé, Wade-Giles: Li³ Yüan³-che²) (born November 19, 1936) is a famous chemist. ...

Other

• Li Cairong, a woman who lived longer than 100 years
• Lee Chung Lern, renowned photographer
• Li Shizhen(李時珍), (1518 - 1593), called one of the greatest physicians and pharmacologists in Chinese history, Ming dynasty
• Lee, Witness, Christian minister
• Li Yu, Chinese Olympic speed skater.

Li Cairong (李彩容 Lǐ Cǎiróng or Li2 Cai3 Rong2, November 12, 1885? - May 10, 2005) was a Chinese supercentenarian, claimed to be the oldest living human being and the third-oldest person ever recorded, behind Jeanne Calment and Shigechiyo Izumi. ... Li Shizhen (Traditional Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Li Shih-Chen) (1518 - 1593 CE, Ming Dynasty), was one of the greatest physicians and pharmacologists in Chinese history. ... For other uses, see Ming. ... Witness Lee (李常受 Pinyin: Lǐ Chángshòu) (1905-June 9, 1997) was a Chinese Christian preacher and church leader associated with the Local churches movement and Living Stream Ministry. ...

Prominent people with family name 黎

• Li Yüan-hung, provisional ROC president
• Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily
• Leon Lai, Cantopop singer
• Lai Man-Wai, film director
• Kenny Li, banned from O-Game

Li Yüan-hung. ... Lai Chee Ying (黎智英 Pinyin: Lǐ Zhìyīng, Jyutping: Lai Zi-jing), English name Jimmy Lai, is the founder of Next Media, a Hong Kong publisher best known for Apple Daily. ... This article is about the Hong Kong version of the tabloid newspaper. ... Leon Lai (黎明; pinyin: Lí Míng; Cantonese: lai4 ming4; born December 11, 1966) is a Chinese actor and a Cantopop singer. ... Cantopop (Chinese: 粵語流行曲) is a colloquial abbreviation for Cantonese popular music. It is also referred to as HK-pop, short for Hong Kong popular music. It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop. ... Lai Man-Wai (黎民偉) (1893 - 1953), now known as Father of Hong Kong Cinema, was the director of the first Hong Kong movie Zhuangzi Tests His Wife (莊子試妻) in 1913. ...

Prominent people with family name 利

• Vivienne Poy née Lee, politician
• Matteo Ricci, adopted the name 利瑪竇
• Hysan Lee

The Honourable Vivienne Poy, née Lee (利德蕙; Cantonese Yale: Ley6 Dak1-way6; Mandarin Pinyin: Lì Déhuì), (born 1941 in Hong Kong) was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1998. ... Matteo Ricci Matteo Ricci (Macerata, October 6, 1552 - Peking, May 11, 1610) (Chinese: 利瑪竇; pinyin: Lì Mǎdòu) was an Italian Jesuit priest whose missionary activity in China during the Ming Dynasty marked the beginning of modern Chinese Christianity. ... Lee Hysan (利希慎; born 1879 - death 1928) was a famous enterpreunist in Hong Kong. ...

Fictional characters with family name 李

• Lee Bailong of Shaman King
• Lee Diendou of Fighter's History
• Li Kohran of Sakura Wars
• Meiling Li, Syaoran Li, and Yelan Li of Cardcaptor Sakura
• Jenrya Li or Li Jianliang (Henry Wong) and Shuichon Li or Li Xiaochun (Suzie Wong) of Digimon Tamers
• Li Xiangying of Angel Heart

Lee Bailong (李 白龍 Japanese: RÄ« Bairon, Pinyin: Lǐ Báilóng or Li3 Bai2 Long2) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Shaman King. ... Shaman King (シャーマンキング Shāman Kingu) is both an anime series and a manga series by Hiroyuki Takei. ... Fighters History (ファイタース ヒストリ) is a 2D fighting game released by Data East. ... Sakura Wars, also known as Sakura Taisen (サクラ大戦), is a popular series of video games, manga, and anime created by Sega. ... Syaoran Li in Cardcaptor Sakura This is a Chinese name; the family name is Li Syaoran Li , Chinese pinyin Lǐ XiÇŽoláng or Li Xiaolang), is a fictional character in Clamps manga and anime series Cardcaptor Sakura. ... Serialized in Nakayoshi Original run 1996 – 2000 No. ... Henrys D-Power Henry Wong, known in Japan as Jianliang Lee (or Jenrya Lee , depending on translation) (李 健良 Japanese: Rii Jenrya, Chinese: Lǐ Jiànliáng), or Jian (ジェン Jen) for short, is a fictional character in the Digimon Tamers anime series. ... Suzie Wong Suzie Wong, known as Shaochung Lee (李 小春 Japanese: Rii Shuichon, Chinese: Lǐ XiÇŽochÅ«n) in Japan, is a fictional character in Digimon Tamers. ... Original run April 1, 2001 – March 31, 2002 No. ... Although many would be tempted to say that Angel Heart is the sequel of the famous City Hunter by Tsukasa Hôjô, the mangaka has made it clear that it is in a parallel universe as City Hunter and should not be taken as the sequel. ...

See also

• Lǐ (李) (surname)
• Lì (利) (surname)
• Lí (黎) (surname)
• Lee (Korean name)

李 Lǐ Lǐ (Chinese: ; pinyin: Lǐ) is a surname of Chinese origin. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lee is the common English spelling of 이 (pronounced ), a common Korean family name. ...

External links

• Chinese Li surname history