Explanation of the name "元方"
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Hanyu Pinyin:yuán
Wuxing:Wood
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Hanyu Pinyin:fāng
Wuxing:Water
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Cultural Meaning:98%
Literature Reference: 元方难为兄,季方难为弟。—— 《世说新语·德行》 Yuan Fang is hard to be called the elder brother, and Ji Fang is hard to be called the younger brother. Source from 'Shishuo Xinyu: Virtue'.
元: "Begin, First. This character, often used in names, symbolizes the aspiration for a bright future and the desire to stand out as exceptional."
方: The term "Fang" signifies rectitude. When used in personal names, "Fang" embodies the virtues of being upright, directional, and honest, symbolizing a life of stability and integrity.
Meaning: Yuan Fang signifies noble virtue and wisdom that is hard to surpass.
陆元方 (Lu Yuanfang)
A Tang Dynasty official who served in various high-ranking positions including Censor, Palace Attendant Censor, and Minister of the Secretariat, ultimately rising to the position of Left Assistant of the Department of State Affairs.
巢元方 (Chao Yuanfang)
a Sui dynasty medical scholar and court physician, known for compiling 'Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun'.
查元方 (Zha Yuanfang)
A Song Dynasty official who served as the Palace Censor and Prefect of Quanzhou, known for his act of executing Lu Jiang's envoy which earned him the emperor's commendation.