Explanation of the name "延寿"
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Hanyu Pinyin:yán
Five Elements:Earth
Recommendability:92%
Cultural Meaning:94%
寿
Hanyu Pinyin:shòu
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:82%
Cultural Meaning:85%
Literature Reference: 村步如延寿,川原似福平。—— 《蜀门与林蕴分路后屡有山川似闽中因寄林蕴蕴亦闽人也》 The village steps resemble Yan Shou, and the plains are like Fu Ping. Source from 'Shumen yu Lin Yun fen lu hou lü you shanchuan si Min zhong yin ji Lin Yun Yun yi Min ren ye'.
延: "To extend, to introduce, and to facilitate the attainment of grand achievements, this character is auspicious for garnering fame, fortune, and good luck."
寿: Years, the essence of life. "Longevity" signifies stability and blessings, fostering harmony within the family and contributing to the happiness of marriage.
Meaning: Yan Shou symbolizes longevity and health, representing a long and peaceful life.
翁延寿 (Weng Yanshou)
a Ming Dynasty scholar-official from Huilai, who served as the Transport Commissioner of Fujian Salt.
李延寿 (Li Yanshou)
A Ming dynasty Jinshi who held various official positions, ultimately serving as the Left Administration Commissioner of Shaanxi.
王延寿 (Wang Yanshou)
A talented scholar from the Eastern Han Dynasty, known for his work 'Rhapsody on the Hall of Spiritual Light', who met an untimely death by drowning.