Literature Reference: Beyond these mountains, matters are akin to those of the Hu and Qiang tribes. Source from 'Jun Zhai Du Zhuo'.
胡: The term "Xing" in ancient China referred to the northern or western ethnic groups.
羌: The character "戎" represents a shepherd from the Western Rong tribe, composed of the radical for 'person' alongside 'sheep', with 'sheep' also indicating its phonetic element.
Meaning: Hu Qiang refers to the ancient northern nomadic tribes, symbolizing bravery and boldness.