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Hanyu Pinyin:héng

Stroke Count:16

Wuxing:Earth

Recommendability:92%

Cultural Meaning:94%

Literature Reference: 衡，平也。——《说文》 Heng means balance or equilibrium. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.

衡: Balance, a symbol of equilibrium and fairness. When used in a person's name, it signifies impartiality, justice, and the respect they command.

Meaning: Heng signifies balance and fairness, symbolizing stability and moderation.

李衡 (Li Heng)

a scholar and official of the Song Dynasty, known for his service as a magistrate and his extensive collection of books.

匡衡 (Kuang Heng)

a Western Han Dynasty statesman and Confucian scholar, famous for the legend of 'borrowing light through a hole in the wall', served as Chancellor and was enfeoffed as Marquis of Le'an.

高衡 (Gao Heng)

A figure from Lìyáng (modern He County, Anhui) during the Song Dynasty, mentioned in the 208th volume of the Guangxu era's 'Guangdong General Records'.

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