Literature Reference: 子曰：“孟之反不伐，奔而殿，将入门，策其马曰：‘非敢后也，马不进也。’”——《论语·雍也篇》 The Master said, 'Meng Zhi Fan did not boast. When he retreated to the rear, and was about to enter the gate, he whipped his horse, saying, 'It was not courage that made me stay behind; my horse would not go forward.' Source from 'The Analects of Confucius, Yong Ye Chapter.'
孟:
Chu means the beginning. Meng signifies encouragement.
之: "之乎者也," auxiliary particles, when used in personal names, often refer to someone with exceptional literary talent, profound knowledge, and deep cultural understanding. This character "之" is believed to aid in enhancing one's learning fortune.
Meaning: Meng Zhi Fan was a humble man who did not boast of his merits, embodying the virtue of modesty.