Explanation of the name "宽"
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Hanyu Pinyin:kuān
Wuxing:Wood
Recommendability:82%
Cultural Meaning:80%
Literature Reference: 宽而栗,柔而立,愿而恭,乱而敬,扰而毅,直而温,简而廉,刚而塞,强而义。——《尚书·大禹谟》 Be broad yet firm, gentle yet resolute, willing yet respectful, orderly yet vigilant, composed yet steadfast, straightforward yet warm, simple yet incorruptible, strong yet righteous. Source from 'Shangshu·Dayu Mo'.
宽: Broad-minded and well-off; often referring to a person's magnanimity and a life of abundance.
Meaning: Kuan signifies broad-mindedness, tolerance, and gentleness, symbolizing a vast and benevolent heart.
倪宽 (Ni Kuan)
A Han Dynasty official, proficient in classics and calendar studies, skilled in literary composition, involved in the creation of the Taichu Calendar.
姚宽 (Yao Kuan)
a scholar and official of the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his expertise in astronomy, calendar calculations, and literature, with works like 'Xi Xi Ji' and 'Xi Xi Cong Yu'.
吴宽 (WU KUAN)
a Ming Dynasty official, scholar, and calligrapher, achieved the top honor in the imperial examination of 1472, served as the Minister of Rites, and authored 'The Collection of Pao'an'.