Explanation of the name "亢"
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亢
Hanyu Pinyin:kàng
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:76%
Cultural Meaning:86%
Literature Reference: Kang, means high or lofty. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.
亢: Extremely, exceedingly, prideful. Arrogance should be avoided, but a backbone of dignity must always be upheld. If one can be cautious and deliberate from the very beginning, prosperity and success are assured.
Meaning: Kang signifies high, strong, and upright, symbolizing excellence and determination.
王亢 (Wang Kang)
A scholar from Longxi who achieved the title of Jinshi in the fifth year of Emperor Huizong's reign in the Northern Song Dynasty.
原亢 (Yuan Kang)
a disciple of Confucius during the late Spring and Autumn period, known by the courtesy name Ji or Ziji, from the state of Lu.
王亢 (Wang Kang)
a Grand Marshal of the Zhou dynasty during the Spring and Autumn period, enfeoffed as the Prince of Langya.
