Explanation of the name "加笾"
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Hanyu Pinyin:jiā
Five Elements:Wood
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Literature Reference: 以我久蔬素,加笾仍异粮。—— 《二年三月五日斋毕开素当食偶吟赠妻弘农郡君》 After long being vegetarian, the added bamboo baskets still hold diverse grains. Source from 'Second Year, Third Month, Fifth Day: After Fasting and Opening a Vegetarian Meal, I Chant and Offer to My Wife, the Lady of Hongnong'.
加: The image of doubling and overlapping symbolizes the bountiful harvest of both fortune and prosperity, as well as the simultaneous attainment of fame and wealth.
笾: In ancient times during sacrificial ceremonies and banquets, a bamboo vessel was used to hold offerings of fruits and other items.
Meaning: Adding bamboo baskets symbolizes abundance and prosperity.