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元

Hanyu Pinyin:yuán

Stroke Count:4

Five Elements:Wood

Recommendability:91%

Cultural Meaning:94%

Literature Reference: 元，始也。——《说文》 'Yuan' means the beginning. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.

元: "Begin, First. This character, often used in names, symbolizes the aspiration for a bright future and the desire to stand out as exceptional."

Meaning: The character 'Yuan' signifies the beginning and origin, symbolizing new beginnings and hope.

颜元 (Yan Yuan)

a scholar and thinker in the Qing Dynasty, co-founder of the Yan-Li School with his disciple Li Gong, known for his works on Confucian studies and practical learning.

阮元 (Ruan Yuan)

a Qing Dynasty official, philologist, and exegete who served as the Grand Secretary of the Tiren Pavilion, known for promoting academic and cultural revival, and author of works such as 'Yanjingtang Collection'.

曾元 (Zeng Yuan)

A student of Confucius during the Spring and Autumn period, son of Zeng Shen, from Wucheng (now Fei County, Shandong).