Explanation of the name "桐笛"
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桐
Hanyu Pinyin:tóng
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:98%
Cultural Meaning:98%
笛
Hanyu Pinyin:dí
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:91%
Cultural Meaning:92%
Literature Reference: Sparse rain falls on paulownia leaves, distant flute sounds drift with the breeze. Source from Bai Juyi's 'Night Sitting'.
桐: The phoenix tree, known as "wutong" in Chinese, symbolizes vigorous vitality when used in personal names.
笛: The name of a wind instrument, often used in personal names to signify a person of many talents and versatility.
Meaning: Just as the paulownia tree stands tall and pure, the flute's melody symbolizes artistic brilliance and a refined spirit.
