Explanation of the name "葵"
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Hanyu Pinyin:kuí
Five Elements:Wood
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Cultural Meaning:93%
Literature Reference: 葵藿倾太阳,物性固莫夺。—— 杜甫《自京赴奉先县咏怀五百字》 The sunflower turns towards the sun, such is the unchangeable nature of things. Source from Du Fu's 'Narrative of a Journey from the Capital to Fengxian: Five Hundred Words of Reflection'.
葵: Sunflower, the heart of the sun. An annual herb with a tall stem, it blooms with large yellow flowers that often face the sun, symbolizing a person's cheerful and lively personality.
Meaning: The character 'Kui' symbolizes growing towards the sun, representing positivity and integrity.
丘葵 (Qiu Kui)
A scholar and poet from the late Song to early Yuan dynasty, known for his literary works and refusal to serve the Yuan dynasty, upholding his principles.
高葵 (Gao Kui)
A Ming Dynasty literati, known for his talent but died young, with his posthumous works prefaced by Mr. Tu Changqing.
赵葵 (Zhao Kui)
a Southern Song dynasty general and statesman, known for his military campaigns against the Jin and his literary and artistic talents.