Explanation of the name "勄而"
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勄
Hanyu Pinyin:mǐn
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:29%
Cultural Meaning:66%
而
Hanyu Pinyin:ér
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:84%
Cultural Meaning:89%
Literature Reference: Zi Gong asked, 'Why was Kong Wenzi called 'Wen'?' Confucius replied, 'He was diligent and eager to learn, and he was not ashamed to ask questions from those below him. Therefore, he was called 'Wen'.' — From 'The Analects of Confucius, Gongye Chang'.
勄: "Min," an ancient synonym for "agile" or "quick," and "Li," meaning "strength" or "force."
而: At thirty, one stands firm and then progresses, symbolizing lofty prestige. It metaphorically describes a person's demeanor and speech as gentle and amiable.
Meaning: Diligent and eager to learn, unashamed to seek knowledge from others, symbolizing wisdom and humility.
