Explanation of the name "孝先"
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Literature Reference: 孝子不匮,永锡尔类。——《诗经·大雅·文王》 Filial sons are never lacking; may you forever be blessed with such virtue. Source from 'The Book of Songs: Da Ya: King Wen'.
孝: Filial piety and integrity refer to being a dutiful child and maintaining incorruptibility.
先: Formerly. Previously. Originally. Pioneer. What comes before in time or sequence, in contrast to "later."
Meaning: Filial piety comes first, emphasizing the virtue of respect and care for elders.
刘孝先 (Liu Xiaoxian)
An official and poet of the Southern Liang dynasty, known for his five-character poems and serving in various positions under Emperor Yuan of Liang.
黄孝先 (Huang Xiaoxian)
a Song dynasty scholar and poet from Pucheng, known for his judicial acumen and poetry collection.
李孝先 (Li Xiaoxian)
a Northern Song Dynasty official and writer, known for his collection 'Keshan Collection'.