Literature Reference: 伯阳道德何涕唾,仲尼礼乐徒卑栖。—— 僧齐己《杂曲歌辞 轻薄行》 What tears and spittle for Laozi's Dao De, and what humble dwellings for Confucius' rites and music. Source from 'Miscellaneous Songs, Frivolous Travel' by Monk Qiji.
仲: The second elder brother. The younger brother. This metaphor signifies humility and diligence in action, fostering harmony with others externally, and achieving great accomplishments.
尼: In ancient usage, it is synonymous with "intimate," meaning close or familiar. It carries ambiguity and should be used with caution.
Meaning: Zhongni, the courtesy name of Confucius, symbolizes wisdom, rites, music, and morality as the founder of Confucian culture.