Lunch Box Liu Surname And Shield

Colour: Stainless Adorable and durable, our metal lunch box is perfect for those in love with the classic style. Customise the front and back with images, text and designs for a fabulously fun lunch time for your kids or yourself! Put your first name on the empty banner above the shield and nobody will eat your lunch by mistake! Dimensions: 6.75” l x 8.625” w x 3.75” h Weight: 12 oz. Made of durable and food safe tin plate Food contact safe interior material Customise front only or both front and back Choice of 6 base colours Collapsible black plastic handles CPSIA complaint This product is suitable for ages 5+ Liu (刘 / 劉) is the fourth most common surname in mainland China and is shared by nearly 70 million people worldwide. Meaning and Etymology Original meaning: The character originally represented a type of battle-axe or weapon, with classical connotations of killing or destruction. Modern use: The martial meaning has faded, and the character is now used exclusively as a family name. Other characters: The romanisation "Liu" can also map to less common characters like 柳 (liǔ, meaning "willow") or 留 (liú, meaning "stay"). History and Origins Imperial lineage: The surname gained immense prestige and popularity as the royal family name of the Han dynasty, founded by Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu).Legendary roots: One mythical origin traces the line back to Liu Lei, a descendant of Emperor Yao who was famed for taming dragons during the Xia dynasty. Fief origin: Another historical branch stems from the Zhou Dynasty, when an aristocrat was granted a fief named Liu in present-day Henan or Hebei province. Pronunciation and Variations Mandarin: Pronounced roughly as /ljuː/ or Liú. Dialects & Romanisation: Depending on regional dialects, the surname appears in alternative spellings such as Lau (Cantonese), Lieu or Liễu (Vietnamese), and Low.