Literature Reference: 班笔行看掷，黄陂莫漫澄。—— 《纪怀赠李六户曹崔二十功曹五十韵》 元稹 The brush of Ban is about to be cast, while the waters of Huangpi remain clear. Source from 'Jihuai Zeng Li Liu Hucao Cui Ershi Gongcao Wushi Yun' by Yuan Zhen.
班: An organization for work or study; also refers to a fixed route with scheduled operations, as well as the recall or transfer (of troops).
笔: The brush pen, a tool for writing and painting, later came to symbolize the instruments for calligraphy and drawing, embodying the art of writing and the techniques of brushwork.
Meaning: The brush of Ban symbolizes the talent and writing of a scholar, while casting it represents decisiveness and determination.