Explanation of the name "戒"
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Hanyu Pinyin:jiè
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Literature Reference: 君子戒慎乎其所不睹,恐惧乎其所不闻。——《中庸》 The superior man is cautious and apprehensive about what he does not see, and fearful and anxious about what he does not hear. Source from 'The Doctrine of the Mean'.
戒: Vigilance, caution, and discipline.
Meaning: Jie signifies self-discipline, caution, and self-restraint, symbolizing noble character and cultivation.
张戒 (Zhang Jie)
a Song dynasty official and literary figure, known for his 'Sui Han Tang Shi Hua', who was demoted for his forthright admonitions.