Explanation of the name "商"
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Hanyu Pinyin:shāng
Five Elements:Metal
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Cultural Meaning:92%
Literature Reference: The city of Shang is majestic, a model for all regions. Source from 'The Book of Songs, Odes of Shang, Yin Wu'.
商: Merchant, marketplace. Also refers to a surname.
Meaning: The character '商' signifies prosperity, flourishing, and the rise of wisdom and commerce.
秦商 (Qin Shang)
A disciple of Confucius during the late Spring and Autumn period, from the state of Lu or Chu.
卜商 (Bo Shang)
a disciple of Confucius during the late Spring and Autumn period, known by his courtesy name Zixia, from the state of Wei.
周商 (Zhou Shang)
A figure from the Song Dynasty, with an unknown life story, contemporary with Li Zhichun and Liang Tao.