Explanation of the name "金檀"
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Hanyu Pinyin:jīn
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:90%
Cultural Meaning:94%
Hanyu Pinyin:tán
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:88%
Cultural Meaning:83%
Literature Reference: 黄金捍拨紫檀槽,弦索初张调更高。—— 《宫词 二》 Golden picks and rosewood pegs, the strings are newly tuned to a higher pitch. Source from 'Palace Poems II'.
金: Gold, the precious metal. Symbolizes the prosperity of wealth and abundance.
檀: Deciduous tree species with robust wood, often symbolizing steadfastness in character and a warm, affable demeanor in social interactions.
Meaning: Jin Tan symbolizes nobility and resilience, the combination of gold and rosewood, representing the dual pursuit of wealth and taste.