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Chu

秋 — Autumn

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Origin & History

The Chu surname is associated with the Chungju Chu clan. The character 秋 (autumn) evokes the season of harvest and completion. Chu ancestors served as officials in both Goryeo and Joseon, with the Chungju region in North Chungcheong Province as the clan’s ancestral seat.