Explanation of the name "衍"
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Hanyu Pinyin:yǎn
Wuxing:Water
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Cultural Meaning:86%
Literature Reference: 衍,水朝宗于海也。——《说文解字》 Yan, the water flows towards the sea. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.
衍: Extend, initiate, evolve.
Meaning: Yan signifies the convergence of water, extending to expansion and prosperity, symbolizing endless growth and flourishing.
萧衍 (Xiao Yan)
Founding emperor of the Liang Dynasty in Southern China, known for promoting Confucianism and later Buddhism, skilled in literature, music, and calligraphy.
武衍 (Wu Yan)
a Song Dynasty poet, known by the courtesy name Chaozong and the pseudonym Shi'an, author of 'Shi'an Cangzhuo Yugao'.
曹衍 (Cao Yan)
A native of Hengyang during the Northern Song Dynasty, served as the Prince's tutor and supervised liquor taxes in Biyang, leaving behind two poems.