Explanation of the name "砚池"
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砚
Hanyu Pinyin:yàn
Five Elements:Earth
Recommendability:85%
Cultural Meaning:83%
池
Hanyu Pinyin:chí
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:70%
Cultural Meaning:77%
Literature Reference: The corridors of the palace have already crumbled, and the fragrant paths by the inkstone pond are about to be leveled. Source from 'Lingyan Temple'.
砚: The inkstone, one of the Four Treasures of the Study.
池: Pond, city moat, theater pit. It also refers to a place or the name of a pool, such as a dance floor or the Jade Pool (a mythical place in Chinese lore), extending to mean something exceptionally solid and unyielding.
Meaning: The inkstone pond symbolizes the elegance and erudition of scholars, representing profound cultural heritage and talent.
