Su
Su (name) means a Chinese surname and a short given name used in various cultures. Example: “Su Shi was a celebrated poet of the Song dynasty.”
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_____ Shi was a celebrated poet of the Song dynasty.
Etymology
From Mandarin 蘇／苏 (sū).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Su” mean?
The word “Su” means a Chinese surname and a short given name used in various cultures.
How do you pronounce “Su”?
“Su” is pronounced soo (/su/ in IPA).
How do you use “Su” in a sentence?
Here is “Su” used in a sentence: “Su Shi was a celebrated poet of the Song dynasty.”
What part of speech is “Su”?
“Su” is a name.
Is “Su” a common word?
“Su” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Su a first name or a surname?
Su works as both. It is a Chinese surname and also a short given name used in various cultures, so its role depends on the person and cultural context.
How is the surname Su used in Chinese names?
As a Chinese surname, Su comes before the given name in the traditional Chinese naming order, rather than after it as surnames do in English. It can also stand alone as a short given name in other cultures.
Is Su short for a longer name?
In some cultures Su is used as a short or informal form of a longer given name, but it is also a Chinese surname in its own right. Whether it is a nickname or a full name depends on the individual.
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