A surname from the Lu state noble families of the Spring and Autumn period.
What the character means
second in order; central position
Why it scores this way
Easy to say62
Hard at first sight: zh has no English equivalent, so expect to spell it out.
Recognised in China40
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write84
12 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
Zhongsun Heji — Spring and Autumn noble of Lu, advisor to Duke Zhao.
Zhongsun Mie — Also known as Meng Xianzi, a noble of Lu state and head of the Meng-sun family. Prominent diplomat and minister in the Spring and Autumn period.
Zhongsun Qiu — A Qi state official under Duke Huan of Qi. He was sent to inspect Lu and foresaw its political troubles, as recorded in Zuo Zhuan.