Explanation of the name "禹舜"
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禹
Hanyu Pinyin:yǔ
Five Elements:Earth
Recommendability:95%
Cultural Meaning:97%
舜
Hanyu Pinyin:shùn
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:86%
Cultural Meaning:89%
Literature Reference: Yu regulated the land, followed the mountains and felled trees, establishing the great rivers and mountains. Source from 'Shangshu·Yu Gong'. Shun plowed at Lishan, and the people of Lishan all yielded the boundaries. Source from 'Shiji·Wudi Benji'.
禹:
The name of an ancient figure, embodying deep blessings, prosperity, and good fortune.
舜: Ancient name. Legendary emperor of ancient China. Known as Youyu Shi, historically referred to as Emperor Shun of Yu. Shun passed the throne to Yu the Great of Xia.
Meaning: Yu was an ancient hero who tamed the floods, and Shun was a sage king. The name implies outstanding talent, noble virtue, leadership, and wisdom.
