Explanation of the name "楚材"
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Hanyu Pinyin:chǔ
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:95%
Cultural Meaning:90%
Hanyu Pinyin:cái
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:97%
Cultural Meaning:96%
Literature Reference: 楚材欣有适,燕石愧无功。—— 《酬于侍郎湖南见寄十四韵》 The talents of Chu find joy in their suitability, while the stones of Yan feel ashamed of their uselessness. Source from 'Chou Yu Shilang Hunan Jian Ji Shi Si Yun'.
楚: Vivid and tidy in appearance. This character is auspicious for the family.
材: The term originally refers to wood and timber. It is also extended to mean resources, capable individuals, and other connotations.
Meaning: The talents of Chu symbolize exceptional brilliance and extraordinary ability.
胡楚材 (Hu Chucai)
A Song dynasty official and poet, known for his integrity and later retreat from public life due to conflicts with the powerful.
楼楚材 (Lou Chucai)
a poet from Jiangning (now Nanjing, Jiangsu) during the Song Dynasty, known for presenting his poetry to Fang Hui.
汪楚材 (Wang Chucai)
A Song Dynasty scholar from Xiuning, Anhui, known for his academic pursuits and interactions with prominent Confucian scholars Zhu Xi and Wu Jing.