Explanation of the name "宗明"
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Literature Reference: 宗明者,圣人之道也。—— 《礼记·中庸》 Zongming refers to the way of the sages. Source from 'The Book of Rites: The Doctrine of the Mean'.
宗: Ancestral Temple, the shrine of forebears, also signifies ancestors and lineage. In names, it often embodies the aspiration to become a revered individual.
明: Intelligent, radiant, and promising. When used in names, it often signifies hope, a brilliant mind, and a bright future in one's endeavors.
Meaning: Zongming signifies inheriting the wisdom of sages and pursuing light and truth.
黄宗明 (Huang Zongming)
A Ming Dynasty scholar and official from Yin County, Zhejiang, who rose to the position of Vice Minister of Rites and supported Emperor Jiajing in the Great Rites Controversy.
胡宗明 (Hu Zongming)
A Ming Dynasty scholar who held various provincial offices and served as the Governor of Liaodong during the Jiajing era, later demoted for military shortcomings.