Explanation of the name "廉"
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Hanyu Pinyin:lián
Wuxing:Wood
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Literature Reference: 廉者,民之表也。——《礼记·大学》 The integrity of the ruler is the model for the people. Source from 'The Great Learning'.
廉: Integrity and incorruptibility. In names, it often signifies the inheritance of the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation: loyalty, filial piety, honesty, trustworthiness, propriety, righteousness, and integrity.
Meaning: The character 'Lian' embodies integrity, uprightness, and moral purity.
韩廉 (Han Lian)
a Ming Dynasty scholar from Wuyuan, known for his literary talent, calligraphy, and poetry, hailed as 'Three Excellences' by his contemporaries.
曾廉 (Zeng Lian)
a scholar and official in late Qing and early Republic of China, known for his works such as 'Yuan Shu' and his support for the Boxer Rebellion.
朱廉 (ZHU LIAN)
An official during the Qing Dynasty, served as the educational commissioner in Jiande, Anhui, and established the Wenchang Palace and Lantai Academy.