Explanation of the name "貂蝉"
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Literature Reference: 妾家青河边,七叶承貂蝉。—— 《相和歌辞 苦哉行五首 四》 By the green river, my family has carried the legacy of the sable and cicada for seven generations. Source from 'Xianghe Geci: Kǔ Zāi Xíng Wǔ Shǒu Sì'.
貂: A genus of mammals.
蝉: Reigning consecutively. Cicada molting. The melody of cicadas (the chirping of cicadas).
Meaning: The name 'Diao Chan' symbolizes nobility and beauty, representing elegance and extraordinary charm, as she is one of the Four Great Beauties of ancient China.