Explanation of the name "谦之"
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谦
Hanyu Pinyin:qiān
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:96%
Cultural Meaning:94%
之
Hanyu Pinyin:zhī
Five Elements:Fire
Recommendability:79%
Cultural Meaning:80%
Literature Reference: A modest gentleman cultivates humility to govern himself. Source from 'The Book of Changes (I Ching), Qian Gua'.
谦: Humble, modest, and gracious. Polite, with a deep understanding of etiquette.
之: "之乎者也," auxiliary particles, when used in personal names, often refer to someone with exceptional literary talent, profound knowledge, and deep cultural understanding. This character "之" is believed to aid in enhancing one's learning fortune.
Meaning: The name signifies humility, virtue, and self-cultivation.
欧阳谦之 (Ouyang Qianzhi)
a scholar from Luling during the Southern Song Dynasty, a disciple of Zhu Xi, known for inscribing a painting for Zhu in 1192.
晁谦之 (Chao Qianzhi)
a Southern Song dynasty official who held various government positions including Deputy Minister of Revenue and Works.
丘谦之 (Qiu Qianzhi)
A Ming Dynasty Jinshi from Macheng, Hubei, known for his friendship with Mei Guozhen and his literary works including 'Wu Jian Ting Ji'.
