Explanation of the name "桐"
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Hanyu Pinyin:tóng
Five Elements:Wood
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Literature Reference: 梧桐更兼细雨,到黄昏、点点滴滴。——李清照《声声慢》 The parasol trees, accompanied by light rain, drip drop by drop until dusk. Source from 'Sheng Sheng Man' by Li Qingzhao.
桐: The phoenix tree, known as "wutong" in Chinese, symbolizes vigorous vitality when used in personal names.
Meaning: The name 'Tong' symbolizes resilience and nobility, often associated with the parasol tree, representing unyielding strength and lofty virtues.
包桐 (Bao Tong)
a county magistrate during the Ming dynasty, achieved the title of Juren in the Jiajing era.
田桐 (Tian Tong)
a Chinese democratic revolutionary and political figure during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China.
徐桐 (Xu Tong)
A late Qing dynasty official, who held positions such as Minister of Personnel and Grand Secretary of the Tiren Pavilion, opposed the Hundred Days' Reform, and committed suicide after the Eight-Nation Alliance captured Beijing.