Explanation of the name "杜若"
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杜
Hanyu Pinyin:dù
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:84%
Cultural Meaning:70%
若
Hanyu Pinyin:ruò
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:93%
Cultural Meaning:91%
Literature Reference: On the mountains grow the mulberry trees; in the marshes bloom the lotus flowers. I do not see my beloved, but instead meet a frivolous man. On the mountains stand tall pines; in the marshes flourish water lilies. I do not see my beloved, but instead encounter a cunning youth. Source from 'The Book of Songs: Zheng Feng—Shan You Fu Su'.
杜: Du Kang, Du Fu. The character "Du" refers to the sweet pear tree, as stated in the "Shuowen Jiezi" dictionary: "The male is called 'Tang', and the female is called 'Du'."
若: If, as if. This character, when used in personal names, often signifies innate beauty, elegant demeanor, and other refined qualities.
Meaning: Du Ruo signifies purity and elegance, symbolizing innocence and beauty.
