Explanation of the name "古砚"
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古
Hanyu Pinyin:gǔ
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:86%
Cultural Meaning:91%
砚
Hanyu Pinyin:yàn
Five Elements:Earth
Recommendability:85%
Cultural Meaning:83%
Literature Reference: Yesterday I found an ancient inkstone by the side of the Yellow River. Source from 'Shi De Gu Yan'.
古: Ancient, long-standing. The character is simple and sincere, conveying a sense of being cherished and respected by all. It is also used in given names and surnames.
砚: The inkstone, one of the Four Treasures of the Study.
Meaning: The ancient inkstone symbolizes the inheritance of history and culture, representing erudition, steadiness, and wisdom.
