尧 Traditional form: 堯 Pinyin (reading): Yáo Definitions: surname Yao Yao or Tang Yao (c. 2200 BC), one of the Five legendary Emperors 五帝 ( Wǔ Dì), second son of Di Ku 帝嚳/帝喾 ( Dì Kù) Characters: 尧 - a legendary ancient emperor-sage Traditional characters: 堯 - a legendary ancient emperor-sage