Explanation of the name "择材"
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Literature Reference: 择材征南幕,湖落回鲸鱼。—— 杜甫《别张十三建封》 Selecting talents for the southern campaign, the lake recedes as the whale returns. — Du Fu's 'Farewell to Zhang Shisan Jianfeng'.
择: "To follow" extends to "to learn," signifying the selection of what is good to emulate and the practice of what is virtuous.
材: The term originally refers to wood and timber. It is also extended to mean resources, capable individuals, and other connotations.
Meaning: Selecting talents signifies discerning and choosing the best, symbolizing wisdom in recognizing excellence.