Explanation of the name "南京"
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Hanyu Pinyin:nán
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Hanyu Pinyin:jīng
Five Elements:Wood
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Literature Reference: The elder of Nanjing has parted for years, hearing that many shadows reside in half the cliff. Source from 'He You Ren Song Seng Gui Gui Zhou Ling Yan Si'.
南: In the southern direction lies a metaphor for lofty aspirations and grand ideals, embodying the wish for dreams to come true.
京: The original meaning refers to a high mound of earth built by human hands. The character "京" belongs to the oracle bone script, shaped like a raised hill with a pointed top. Later, it also came to mean the capital city or the seat of government.
Meaning: Nanjing, today's Nanjing City, has a long history and profound cultural heritage, symbolizing prosperity and flourishing.