Shum
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Shum is a romanization
of the Chinese letter 岑 in 岑献光, the non-phonetic nuance of the Cantonese
language. Shum are the descendants of King Wu
of the Zhou Dynasty
, named so after an area during the Zhou dynasty (1122-221BC). Although not the descendent of Wu's first wife Yi Jiang (who gave birth to Song, later named King Cheng of Zhou
), Shum is the descendent of Wu's second wife. As Song was later crowned King Cheng of Chou, and King Wu was the Duke of Zhou
before being merged in the crown in 1046 BC, the Shum family was thus second in the line of succession, and accordingly, Duke
and Duchess of the Zhou Dynasty.
Although, like other groups, make up the Han Chinese people of today, the Zhou were the first semi-nomadic war-like barbarians to invade China, a mix of pre-han Chinese, Mongol, Manchu, Tibetan and Turks. Although they originated from northwest and northeast inner mongolia and North China (Shaanxi and Shanxi province), they migrated south and east in due time, first to Henan and Shandong province, then to Guanxi, Guangdong, Yunnan, Guizhou and Fujian provinces. The clan surname is listed in Jiangxi, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Due to the nature of Romanization, alternative translations could be to CEN
, Sam, Sum
, Ts'en, Gim and Cem
. The surname is a combination of two characters, mountain
and today.
Romanization
In linguistics, romanization or latinization is the representation of a written word or spoken speech with the Roman script, or a system for doing so, where the original word or language uses a different writing system . Methods of romanization include transliteration, for representing written...
of the Chinese letter 岑 in 岑献光, the non-phonetic nuance of the Cantonese
Cantonese
Cantonese is a dialect spoken primarily in south China.Cantonese may also refer to:* Yue Chinese, the Chinese language that includes Cantonese* Cantonese cuisine, the cuisine of Guangdong province...
language. Shum are the descendants of King Wu
King Wu of Zhou
King Wu of Zhōu or King Wu of Chou was the first sovereign, or ruler of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty. The dates of his reign are 1046-1043 BCE or 1049/45-1043. Various sources quoted that he died at the age of 93, 54 or 43. He was considered a just and able leader. Zhou Gong Dan was one of his...
of the Zhou Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was a Chinese dynasty that followed the Shang Dynasty and preceded the Qin Dynasty. Although the Zhou Dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history, the actual political and military control of China by the Ji family lasted only until 771 BC, a period known as...
, named so after an area during the Zhou dynasty (1122-221BC). Although not the descendent of Wu's first wife Yi Jiang (who gave birth to Song, later named King Cheng of Zhou
King Cheng of Zhou
King Cheng of Zhou or King Ch'eng of Chou was the second sovereign of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty. The dates of his reign are 1042-1021 BC or 1042/35-1006 BC King Cheng was young when he ascended the throne...
), Shum is the descendent of Wu's second wife. As Song was later crowned King Cheng of Chou, and King Wu was the Duke of Zhou
Duke of Zhou
The Duke of Zhou played a major role in consolidating the newly-founded Zhou Dynasty . He was the brother of King Wu of Zhou, the first king of the ancient Chinese Zhou Dynasty...
before being merged in the crown in 1046 BC, the Shum family was thus second in the line of succession, and accordingly, Duke
Duke
A duke or duchess is a member of the nobility, historically of highest rank below the monarch, and historically controlling a duchy...
and Duchess of the Zhou Dynasty.
Although, like other groups, make up the Han Chinese people of today, the Zhou were the first semi-nomadic war-like barbarians to invade China, a mix of pre-han Chinese, Mongol, Manchu, Tibetan and Turks. Although they originated from northwest and northeast inner mongolia and North China (Shaanxi and Shanxi province), they migrated south and east in due time, first to Henan and Shandong province, then to Guanxi, Guangdong, Yunnan, Guizhou and Fujian provinces. The clan surname is listed in Jiangxi, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Due to the nature of Romanization, alternative translations could be to CEN
CEN
CEN may refer to:*Cen, or sen, is the currency of the fictional nation of Amestris of the anime/manga "Fullmetal Alchemist"As a three-letter acronym:* Cambridge Evening News, former name for the Cambridge News...
, Sam, Sum
SUM
SUM can refer to:* The State University of Management* Soccer United Marketing* Society for the Establishment of Useful Manufactures* StartUp-Manager* Software User’s Manual,as from DOD-STD-2 167A, and MIL-STD-498...
, Ts'en, Gim and Cem
Cem
Prince Cem , December 22, 1459 – February 25, 1495) was a pretender to the Ottoman throne in the 15th century. He was a son of Mehmed II the Conqueror and younger brother of Sultan Bayezid II. He was banished to Europe, first under the protection of the Knights Hospitaller of St...
. The surname is a combination of two characters, mountain
Mountain
Image:Himalaya_annotated.jpg|thumb|right|The Himalayan mountain range with Mount Everestrect 58 14 160 49 Chomo Lonzorect 200 28 335 52 Makalurect 378 24 566 45 Mount Everestrect 188 581 920 656 Tibetan Plateaurect 250 406 340 427 Rong River...
and today.
Business
- Harry ShumHarry ShumHarry Shum is Corporate Vice President of Bing Development at Microsoft. He received a Ph.D. in robotics from the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University and is known for his work on computer vision and computer graphics...
, Vice-President of Research and Development at Microsoft Corporation - Mina ShumMina ShumMina Shum is an independent Canadian filmmaker. She is director resident at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto...
(born 1966), independent Canadian filmmaker - John ShumJohn ShumJohn Shum Kin-Fun is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. His English name is sometimes written as John Sham.Whilst known primarily for his comedic acting roles in Hong Kong cinema, he also spent time as a political activist....
(born 1952), Chinese actor and film producer
Broadcasting media
- Harry Shum, Jr.Harry Shum, Jr.Harry Shum, Jr. is an American dancer, actor, and choreographer. He is best known for his role as Mike Chang on the FOX television show Glee. He has appeared in dance films such as Stomp the Yard, You Got Served, Step Up 2: The Streets and Step Up 3D...
American dancer and actor from Step Up and Glee (born 1982) - Lydia ShumLydia ShumLydia Shum Din-Ha, also known as Lydia Sum , was a Hong Kong comedienne, MC, and actress known for her portly figure, signature dark rimmed glasses and bouffant hairstyle. She was affectionately known to peers and fans as Fei-fei...
(1945–2008), Hong Kong comedian. Although her surname in Chinese was actually 沈 and not 岑. Both words are pronounced similarly except when pronounced in Cantonese, the latter one is pronounced in a lower tone. - Itzhak ShumItzhak ShumItzhak Shum is a retired Israeli football player and was lastly the manager of Cypriot First Division side Alki.-Playing career:He played 78 times and scored 10 goals for Israel national football team and was a participant at the 1970 FIFA World Cup and the 1968 and 1976 Olympic Games.-Manager...
(born 1948), retired Israel football player - Jess ShumJess ShumJess Sum Cheuk-ying is an actress in Hong Kong under TVB.-TV series:*Shine on You - Student*E.U. - Ho Wing-chi*Rosy Business - young Yan Fung-yee*D.I.E...
, Chinese actress
Places
- Shum (location)Shum (location)Shum is a town and union council of the Dera Bugti District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan....
, a town in Pakistan - Takkanot ShumTakkanot ShumThe ' , or Enactments of SHU"M were a set of decrees formulated and agreed upon over a period of decades by the leaders of three of the central cities of Medieval Rhineland Jewry: Speyer, Worms, and Mainz. The initials of the Hebrew names for these cities, , , and form the initials...
, set of decrees formulated and agreed by three central cities of medieval Rhineland - Shum LakaShum LakaThe archaeological site of Shum Laka is the most prominent site in the Laka Valley of northwest Cameroon. Located approximately 15 kilometers from the town of Bamenda, it resides on the inner wall of the Bafochu Mbu caldera.- History :...
, most prominent site in the Laka Valley of northwest Cameroon - Shum GoraShum GoraShum Gora is a massive kurgan situated in Peredolskaya parish, near the bank of the Luga River, Batetsky rayon, Novgorod Oblast, northwestern Russia, about 60 km west of Novgorod.The hill was formerly involved in local liturgical practice....
, massive burial mound or tumulus in northwestern Russia, situated near the bank of the Luga River
Politics
- WagshumEthiopian aristocratic and court titlesUntil the end of the monarchy in 1974, there were two categories of nobility in Ethiopia: the Mesafint or princes, hereditary nobles, formed the upper echelon of the ruling class; while the Mekwanint were the appointed nobles, often of humble birth, who formed the bulk of the nobility...
or shum, is the Governor of the province of Wag, with hereditary title from Zagwe dynasty
Sports
- Shum LungShum LungShum Lung was a student of Yuan Kay-shan in the discipline of Wing Chun. In 1947, he taught Wing Chun at Guangzhou Machinery Union . The next year, he opened an herbal clinic on Daisun Street and ran a martial art school. Many Wing Chun practitioners in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Canada, and the...
, student of Wing Chun - Idan ShumIdan ShumIdan Shum is a former Israeli footballer.-External links:...
(born 1976), Israel footballer - Shum Kwok PuiShum Kwok PuiShum Kwok Pui is a Hong Kong football defensive midfielder and centre-back, who was plays for Eastern in Hong Kong First Division League during last season. He wears the number 16 shirt for the club. He is currently a member of the coaching staff at TSW Pegasus.-Honours:With South ChinaWith...
(born 1970), Hong Kong football defensive midfielder and centre-back