Explanation of the name "荆台"
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Literature Reference: 荆台宿暮雨,汉水浮春澜。——《送韦秀才道冲赴制举》 刘禹锡 At Jingtai, evening rain lingers; the Han River carries the ripples of spring. Source from 'Song Wei Xiucai Dao Chong Fu Zhi Ju' by Liu Yuxi.
荆: One of the "Nine Provinces" in ancient China, it was also known as the alternate name for the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period.
台: Honorifics and Surnames.
Meaning: Jingtai symbolizes a land of ancient history, while the evening rain and spring ripples signify the passage of time and renewal.