Explanation of the name "竹篙"
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Literature Reference: 船缓进,水平流。一茎竹篙剔船尾,两幅青幕覆船头。—— 《泛小䑳二首 二》 The boat moves slowly, the water flows gently. A bamboo pole pushes the stern, two green curtains cover the bow. Source from 'Two Poems on the Small Boat'.
竹: Bamboo, the verdant bamboo. In names, it often symbolizes integrity and moral fortitude, and metaphorically represents a series of victories, as if splitting bamboo with ease, which is conducive to career advancement.
篙: A boat-punting tool crafted from bamboo poles or cedar wood, traditionally used in Chinese waterways.
Meaning: The bamboo pole symbolizes resilience and simplicity, implying steadiness and progress.