Explanation of the name "鼎"
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Hanyu Pinyin:dǐng
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Literature Reference: 鼎,三足两耳,和五味之宝器也。——《说文解字》 The ding, with three legs and two handles, is a precious vessel for blending the five flavors. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.
鼎: An ancient vessel used for cooking. In personal names, it symbolizes solidity and prominence, signifying flourishing career and fortune, as well as achieving both fame and wealth.
Meaning: The ding symbolizes power, stability, and nobility, serving as an important ceremonial vessel in ancient times.
浦鼎 (Pu Ding)
a Ming Dynasty literati from Wuxi, known for his work 'Cao Tang Ji'.
严鼎 (Yan Ding)
A figure from the Ming Dynasty, styled Yonghe and known as Xinzhai, with little known about his life.
李鼎 (Li Ding)
A scholar and official during the Southern Song Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination in 1145 and served as the magistrate of Xingye.