Explanation of the name "收萤"
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Hanyu Pinyin:shōu
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:17%
Cultural Meaning:18%
Hanyu Pinyin:yíng
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:61%
Cultural Meaning:82%
Literature Reference: 折桂名慙郄,收萤志慕车。—— 《和春深二十首 十》 白居易 Though I am ashamed of my ranking, I admire the ambition of collecting fireflies. Source from 'He Chun Shen Er Shi Shou X' by Bai Juyi.
收: To receive, to accept with grace.
萤: [Fluorite] A mineral with a vitreous luster, often capable of changing color when exposed to light or heat, also known as "fluorspar."
Meaning: Collecting fireflies symbolizes diligence and the pursuit of light and knowledge, like fireflies shining in the dark.