Explanation of the name "象牙"
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Wuxing:Metal
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Cultural Meaning:84%
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Wuxing:Wood
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Cultural Meaning:96%
Literature Reference: 越女收龙眼,蛮儿拾象牙。—— 《偶题》 The Yue girl gathers longan, while the southern boy picks up ivory. Source from 'Ocassional Poem' by Yin Yaofan.
象: The elephant symbolizes emulation and also represents the external form or appearance of things.
牙: Surname and lineage.
Meaning: Ivory symbolizes rarity, nobility, and purity, representing excellence and distinction.