鄭
정씨
나라이름 정 · state of Zheng
📖 Origin of the Hanja
The hanja "鄭" was an ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty, founded BC 806. After Zheng fell, descendants took the state's name as surname. In Korea, Jeong traces to Silla's Six Villages — Jibaekho of Bonpibu became the Gyeongju Jeong founder. The Dongnae Jeong produced many prime ministers in Goryeo and Joseon.
🏯 Main Clans (Bongwan)
동래 정씨
경주 정씨
연일 정씨
진주 정씨
청주 정씨
※ Bongwan refers to the ancestral home where the founder settled. Same surname, different bongwan = different clan branch.
🌟 Famous Figures
고려 말
정몽주
포은 — 고려의 마지막 충신
조선 초
정도전
삼봉 — 조선 건국의 설계자
조선
정약용
다산 — 실학의 집대성
근현대
정주영
현대그룹 창업자
"鄭: a small but solid state — depth before scale."
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