Explanation of the name "板舆"
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Hanyu Pinyin:bǎn
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:15%
Cultural Meaning:14%
Hanyu Pinyin:
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:50%
Cultural Meaning:61%
Literature Reference: 朱轮四从板舆行。—— 《送唐州崔使君侍亲赴任》 The vermilion carriage follows the wooden palanquin in procession. Source from 'Song Tangzhou Cui Shijun Shiqin Furen'.
板: Cutting board, wooden plank. Flat, rigid pieces of material.
舆: Carriages and horses: referring to vehicles in general. Sedan chairs: a type of human-powered transport.
Meaning: The wooden palanquin symbolizes nobility and filial piety, often depicting scenes of high-ranking officials serving their elders.