First, the definition and characteristics of compound surname
The compound surname word consists of two surnames, generally consisting of the father's surname and the mother's surname, with the father's surname coming first and the mother's surname coming last. For example, Li Bai and Zhang Sanfeng are common compound surnames. Compound surnames occupy a certain proportion in China's surname system, although not as common as single surnames, but there are also a certain number.
Second, common compound surnames
1. Li Bai: Li Bai was a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty with a compound surname. Li Bai's father's surname is Li and his mother's surname is Bai, so his surname is Li Bai.
2. Zhang Sanfeng: Zhang Sanfeng was a famous Taoist scholar and martial artist in Ming Dynasty, and his surname was also a compound surname. Zhang Sanfeng's father's surname is Zhang and his mother's surname is Sanfeng, so his surname is Zhang Sanfeng.
3. Wang Yangming: Wang Yangming was a famous philosopher and thinker in the Ming Dynasty, and his surname was also a compound surname. Wang Yangming's father's surname is Wang and his mother's surname is Yang Ming, so his surname is Wang Yangming.
Third, the use of compound surnames
The use of compound surnames is basically the same as that of single surnames. When filling in personal information, handling documents and other occasions, you only need to fill in the two surnames of the compound surname word together. For example, in Li Bai's personal information, the surname column should be filled with "Li Bai".
Fourth, the source and significance of compound surname words
Compound surnames have many sources and meanings. Some are because both parents' surnames have certain social status and prestige, so the two surnames are merged into compound surnames to show their dignity. Others combine two surnames into compound surnames to emphasize kinship, because the surnames of both parents are similar in shape.
Five, the change and evolution of compound surname
The compound surname characters will also change and evolve in the process of use. Some compound surnames will be gradually simplified over time, and only one of them will be kept. For example, the descendants of Li Bai may only take Li as their surname. Some compound surnames will change with different regions. For example, descendants of Zhang Sanfeng may change their surnames to Zhang in some places.
Sixth, the cultural significance of compound surnames.
Compound surnames have certain special significance in China surnames culture. It not only represents the inheritance of parents' surnames, but also reflects the lineage and blood relationship of the family. Compound surname is also a unique expression in China traditional culture, which shows that China people attach importance to family and affection.
To sum up, the common compound surnames are Li Bai, Zhang Sanfeng and Wang Yangming. The method of using multiple surnames is basically the same as that of using single surnames, just fill in the two surnames together. There are many sources and meanings of compound surnames, some because both parents' surnames have certain social status and prestige, and some because surnames are similar in shape. The compound surname words have certain special significance in the surname culture of China, representing the inheritance and attention of the family.