Explanation of the name "抽簪"
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Literature Reference: 老须为老计,老计在抽簪。—— 《香山下卜居》 In old age, one must plan for it, and the plan lies in retiring from official life. Source from 'Xiangshan Xia Buju'.
抽: Shrink. Ambiguous, use with caution.
簪: Hairpin, golden hairpin, jade hairpin.
Meaning: To retire from official life signifies a detachment from worldly affairs and a return to a natural way of living.