Explanation of the name "向"
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Hanyu Pinyin:xiàng
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:88%
Cultural Meaning:88%
向: Facing, confronting. In contrast to "turning one's back."
Meaning: Symbolizes direction, goals, and a resolute will, embodying proactive striving and clear purpose.
刘向 (LIU XIANG)
an official, classicist, bibliographer, and writer of the Western Han Dynasty, known for compiling 'Bie Lu', the progenitor of Chinese bibliography.
吴向 (Wu Xiang)
A Ming Dynasty scholar who followed Chen Xianzhang's philosophy and later lived in seclusion, author of 'Miscellaneous Poems of Huanggang'.
徐向 (Xu Xiang)
a Southern Song dynasty official who became a Jinshi in 1175 and served as a Director in the Ministry of Justice.