Explanation of the name "宗周"
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Literature Reference: 宗周者,周之宗庙也。——《左传·僖公二十四年》 Zong Zhou refers to the ancestral temple of the Zhou dynasty. Source from 'Zuozhuan: The 24th Year of Duke Xi'.
宗: Ancestral Temple, the shrine of forebears, also signifies ancestors and lineage. In names, it often embodies the aspiration to become a revered individual.
周: "Zhoudao," when used in a name, often conveys the meaning of possessing comprehensive talent and strategy, with thoughtful and meticulous wisdom.
Meaning: Zong Zhou signifies the ancestral temple of the Zhou dynasty, representing nobility, legitimacy, and heritage.
刘宗周 (Liu Zongzhou)
A late Ming Dynasty philosopher, writer, and political figure, key representative of the Eastern Zhejiang School, advocating introspection and sincerity.
刘宗周 (Liu Zongzhou)
a late Ming dynasty official and scholar, known for founding the Witness Academy and authoring works like 'Ancient Texts of the Zhou Yi'.
汪宗周 (Wang Zongzhou)
A Ming loyalist from Huaining, known by the courtesy name Yaoruo, who lived in seclusion during the Shunzhi and Kangxi periods of the Qing dynasty.