Explanation of the name "五柳"
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Hanyu Pinyin:
Five Elements:Wood
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Cultural Meaning:85%
Hanyu Pinyin:liǔ
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:97%
Cultural Meaning:98%
Literature Reference: 五柳终期隐,双鸥自可亲。—— 《逢江客问南中故人因以诗寄》 The five willows eventually retreat into seclusion, while the pair of gulls naturally become companions. Source from 'Feng Jiang Ke Wen Nan Zhong Gu Ren Yin Yi Shi Ji'.
五: Numbers, quantity.
柳: The weeping willow, a tree of poetic grace, symbolizes the serendipitous arrival of spring, its verdant leaves and budding branches heralding a precious and auspicious fortune.
Meaning: The five willows symbolize seclusion and purity, representing a life of simplicity and harmony with nature.