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Shao
Shao (name) means a Chinese surname. Example: “Professor Shao published a new paper on ancient ceramics.”
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A Chinese surname.
"Professor Shao published a new paper on ancient ceramics."
How to use Shao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Chinese family name.
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Word forms
Shaos plural
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Etymology
From the Wade–Giles and Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of various Chinese surnames.
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What does “Shao” mean?
The word “Shao” means a Chinese surname. In plain terms, a common Chinese family name.
How do you use “Shao” in a sentence?
Here is “Shao” used in a sentence: “Professor Shao published a new paper on ancient ceramics.”
What part of speech is “Shao”?
“Shao” is a name.
What is the meaning of Shao?
"Shao" (name) means a Chinese surname.