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'."
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'."
Meaning: The character 'Du' originally refers to the pear-leaved crabapple, a fruit tree symbolizing resilience and vitality. It also carries the meaning of stopping or resisting, representing unwavering determination and the ability to ward off negativity.