Chinese surname
席
The Chinese surname 席 (Mandarin xí, Cantonese zik6) is spelled Xi in Malaysia, depending on the dialect romanization.
| Mandarin (pinyin) | xí |
|---|---|
| Cantonese (Jyutping) | zik6 |
| Definition (Unihan) | seat; mat; take seat; banquet |
Spelling tree of 席
| Spelling | Romanization |
|---|---|
| Xi | Mandarin |
Spellings of 席 in Malaysia
- XiSpelling common in Mandarin (pinyin) romanizationAlso stands for 習, 奚
Character readings and definition: Unicode Unihan Database (Unicode License). A spelling describes how the name is written, not anyone’s dialect or background.