Explanation of the name "池南"
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Literature Reference: 太子池南楼百尺,八窗新树疎帘隔。—— 《横吹曲辞 雍台歌》 South of the prince’s pool stands a tower, a hundred feet tall, with new trees and sparse curtains separating the eight windows. Source from 'Hengchui Quci Yongtaige'.
池: Pond, city moat, theater pit. It also refers to a place or the name of a pool, such as a dance floor or the Jade Pool (a mythical place in Chinese lore), extending to mean something exceptionally solid and unyielding.
南: In the southern direction lies a metaphor for lofty aspirations and grand ideals, embodying the wish for dreams to come true.
Meaning: South of the Pool signifies tranquility and depth, symbolizing a broad mind and a steady character.