concept   family name
culture   China
statement   In China, family names are placed before the given name and are inherited from the father, holding great importance in the culture.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family name China Family name placed before the given name and used to show respect. 1
2 family name China Traditionally consists of the father's name followed by the family lineage, and is considered a matter of great importance 1
3 family name China Commonly placed before the given name 1
4 family name inheritance China Family name traditionally inherited from the father and is highly valued as a symbol of heritage and lineage. 1
5 family name order China Family name precedes given name, showing respect for the family 1
6 family name order China Surname comes before given name 1
7 family names China Family names are placed before given names, and are of great importance in addressing individuals. 1
8 family names China Family names are placed before the given name and are often shared by a large number of people. 1
9 family surname China Family surname is traditionally passed down from the father's side. 1
10 family surname China Changing one's family surname is uncommon and generally requires special permission or circumstances. 1
11 surname China Surname holds great importance and is typically placed before the given name in formal addresses. 1
12 surnames China In some East Asian cultures, the surname comes before the given name and is often shared across a large number of people in the population. 1
13 use of first names China Less common, especially in professional settings, and the use of titles and last names is more prevalent 1