Explanation of the name "初年"
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Literature Reference: 游衣复道,荐果初年。—— 《郊庙歌辞 享太庙乐章 景云舞》 Wandering robes return to the path, offering fruits in the early years. Source from 'Jingyun Dance, Music for Sacrifices in the Imperial Ancestral Temple'.
初: The original meaning signifies the origin, the source, the beginning. It generally denotes the act of embarking or starting, subtly implying that all good things are destined to arrive.
年: Time and age. The character "年" (Nián) symbolizes a wish for auspiciousness, health, and smooth prosperity year after year.
Meaning: Early years symbolize new beginnings, hope, and fresh starts.