Explanation of the name "九州"
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Literature Reference: 纷总总兮九州,何寿夭兮在予。—— 《楚辞·九歌·大司命》 Vast and boundless are the Nine Regions, where life and death are determined. Source from 'Chu Ci: Jiu Ge - Da Si Ming'.
九: The largest single digit. In names, it signifies excellence and perseverance. The character "之" (zhī) is auspicious for career advancement.
州: An ancient administrative division unit, often used in names to denote a person of exceptional talent and wisdom.
Meaning: The Nine Regions symbolize the vastness of the world, representing broad-mindedness and lofty aspirations.
陈九州 (Chen Jiuzhou)
A scholar from Jiangyin during the Ming Dynasty, styled Weitong.
陆九州 (Lu Jiuzhou)
A Ming Dynasty scholar and calligrapher from Wuxi, known by the courtesy name Yizhi and the pen name Xiuji, who authored 'Juju Collection'.