Explanation of the name "极"
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Wuxing:Wood
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Literature Reference: 太极生两仪,两仪生四象。——《易经》 The Supreme Ultimate generates the Two Forms, and the Two Forms generate the Four Symbols. Source from 'The Book of Changes'.
极: Positive, North Pole. Originally referring to the main beam of a house, it later extended to mean the pinnacle, the highest point, and other similar connotations.
Meaning: The word 'Ji' signifies the ultimate pinnacle, representing perfection and the highest point.
邹极 (Zou Ji)
a Northern Song Dynasty official, known for his integrity and the authorship of 'Yichuan Collection'.
曾极 (Zeng Ji)
A Song dynasty poet from Linchuan, known for his work 'Jinling Hundred Poems' and his defiance against the powerful.
薛极 (Xue Ji)
A Southern Song dynasty official who served in various high-ranking positions including Minister of Personnel and Academician of the Duanming Hall, later becoming a Privy Councilor and overseeing military and administrative affairs.