Explanation of the name "置砚"
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Literature Reference: 登楼诗八咏,置砚赋三都。—— 《和微之春日投简阳明洞天五十韵》 Composing eight poems while ascending the tower, placing the inkstone to write about the three capitals. Source from 'He Wei Zhi Chun Ri Tou Jian Yang Ming Dong Tian Wu Shi Yun'.
置: Settle and place. Arrange and set aside.
砚: The inkstone, one of the Four Treasures of the Study.
Meaning: Placing the inkstone signifies the act of writing and creation by literati, symbolizing wisdom and cultural heritage.