U+8288 "芈" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+8288 "芈" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that historically served as a surname during the ancient Zhou dynasty, most notably associated with the royal house of the state of Chu. Its meaning is linked to a bleating sound, often related to goats or sheep, and it is composed of the radical for grass or plants combined with a phonetic component. In modern usage, it is rare as a surname but gained broader recognition through its appearance in popular culture, such as in the novel and television series "The Legend of Miyue," where it refers to the lead character, a historical queen dowager of the Qin state.