Explanation of the name "沉柳"
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Hanyu Pinyin:chén
Wuxing:Water
Recommendability:85%
Cultural Meaning:89%
Hanyu Pinyin:liǔ
Wuxing:Wood
Recommendability:97%
Cultural Meaning:98%
Literature Reference: 寒塘沉沉柳叶疎,水暗人语惊栖凫。—— 《寒塘曲》 The cold pond is deep and still, with sparse willow leaves; the dark water and murmuring voices startle the resting ducks. Source from 'Hantang Qu'.
沉: Rising and falling with grace, steady and composed, deep in contemplation. It signifies a character of steadfastness, clear objectives, and lofty aspirations.
柳: The weeping willow, a tree of poetic grace, symbolizes the serendipitous arrival of spring, its verdant leaves and budding branches heralding a precious and auspicious fortune.
Meaning: The willow in the deep pond symbolizes tranquility, depth, and resilience, standing firm in adversity with grace.