Literature Reference: 南越逢初伏，东林度一朝。——《广州王园寺伏日即事寄北中亲友》刘言史 Encountering the first 'Fu' day in Nanyue, spending a morning in Donglin. Source from 'Guangzhou Wangyuan Temple Summer Solstice Events Sent to Northern Friends and Family' by Liu Yanshi.
初: The original meaning signifies the origin, the source, the beginning. It generally denotes the act of embarking or starting, subtly implying that all good things are destined to arrive.
伏: Prostrate. Submit.
Meaning: The first 'Fu' day marks the beginning of midsummer, symbolizing new beginnings and vibrant vitality.