Explanation of the name "荆扉"
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Literature Reference: 迟暮少寝食,清旷喜荆扉。—— 《甘林》 Late in life, with little sleep and food, I find joy in the rustic simplicity of my thornwood gate. Source from 'Gan Lin'.
荆: One of the "Nine Provinces" in ancient China, it was also known as the alternate name for the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period.
扉: The door panel, a metaphor for the heart's gateway, extends its meaning to signify a dwelling.
Meaning: The thornwood gate symbolizes a simple rural life, expressing a carefree attitude towards fame and fortune and a return to nature.