Explanation of the name "敏求"
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Literature Reference: 子曰:“我非生而知之者,好古,敏以求之者也。”——《论语·述而篇》 Confucius said, 'I am not one who was born with knowledge; I am one who loves the ancient and is diligent in seeking it.' — Source from 'The Analects of Confucius, Chapter 7'.
敏: Agile, nimble. In names, it often conveys the meaning of swift and vigorous, lively and active, intelligent and clever.
求: Ask, seek, require. Strive to attain.
Meaning: Diligent pursuit signifies a profound desire for knowledge and relentless effort in seeking wisdom.
鹿敏求 (Lu Minqiu)
an official of the Northern Song Dynasty, served as the magistrate of Renhua County and was later demoted for his political affiliations.
葛敏求 (Ge Minqiu)
a Northern Song Dynasty scholar who achieved the rank of Jinshi and served as the Minister of the Court of the Imperial Granaries.
宋敏求 (Song Minqiu)
a scholar and historian of the Northern Song Dynasty, known for his contributions to the compilation of 'New Book of Tang' and other historical works.