Explanation of the name "置砚"
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置
Hanyu Pinyin:zhì
Five Elements:Fire
Recommendability:58%
Cultural Meaning:58%
砚
Hanyu Pinyin:yàn
Five Elements:Earth
Recommendability:85%
Cultural Meaning:83%
Literature Reference: Composing eight poems while ascending the tower, placing the inkstone to write about the three capitals. Source from 'He Wei Zhi Chun Ri Tou Jian Yang Ming Dong Tian Wu Shi Yun'.
置: Settle and place. Arrange and set aside.
砚: The inkstone, one of the Four Treasures of the Study.
Meaning: Placing the inkstone signifies the act of writing and creation by literati, symbolizing wisdom and cultural heritage.
