Explanation of the name "故池"
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Literature Reference: 悠悠故池水,空待灌园人。——《春怀故园》柳宗元 The tranquil waters of the old pool await the gardener in vain. Source from 'Chun Huai Gu Yuan' by Liu Zongyuan.
故: Thus, the tale unfolds.
池: Pond, city moat, theater pit. It also refers to a place or the name of a pool, such as a dance floor or the Jade Pool (a mythical place in Chinese lore), extending to mean something exceptionally solid and unyielding.
Meaning: The old pool symbolizes tranquility, nostalgia, and harmony with nature, embodying deep memories of the past and cherishing the natural world.