Explanation of the name "蒹舟"
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蒹
Hanyu Pinyin:jiān
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:69%
Cultural Meaning:81%
舟
Hanyu Pinyin:zhōu
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:95%
Cultural Meaning:92%
Literature Reference: Willows line the northward road, reeds mark the southbound boat. Source from 'Bo Songjiang Du'.
蒹: Reeds without long tassels: the humble reed leaning against a jade tree (a metaphor for a stark contrast in the character and appearance of two individuals).
舟: The Ark, a vessel.
Meaning: Reeds symbolize resilience and purity, while the boat represents journey and exploration.
