Explanation of the name "楚"
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Hanyu Pinyin:chǔ
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Literature Reference: 楚楚者莪,匪莪伊蒿。——《诗经·小雅·楚茨》 Lush and tender is the artemisia, yet it is not the artemisia but the mugwort. Source from 'The Book of Songs, Minor Odes, Chu Ci'.
楚: Vivid and tidy in appearance. This character is auspicious for the family.
Meaning: Chu signifies clarity, elegance, and distinction, symbolizing purity and excellence.
陈楚 (Chen Chu)
a notable general of the Tang Dynasty, honored with various military titles and nobility as the Prince of Puning.
许楚 (Xu Chu)
a scholar and writer from Ming to early Qing dynasty, known for his literary works including 'Qingyan Collections'.
孙楚 (Sun Ch'u)
An artist, native of Chung-tu in Shansi.