This book is a traditional culture reading material for the general public. It interprets Bai Jia Xing (Hundreds of Surnames) using the philology tome Annotation of Shuowen Jiezi Dictionary.

Annotation of Shuowen Jiezi Dictionary is the most successful and influential work to annotate and  study the Shuowen Jiezi dictionary. By correcting the errors in Shuowen Jiezi and elucidating its examples, the Annotation has become an important work in philology. Hundreds of Surnames is a classic children’s reading material in ancient China that is still popular today. This book cites definitions from the Annotation, together with other reference books, to explain the character shapes and meanings of 504 surnames in the well-known Hundred of Surnames, helping readers embark on the journey of learning philology.

Chinese characters are the carrier of Chinese culture. By reading this book, readers can also gain a better understanding of traditional Chinese culture.