Explanation of the name "子产"
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子
Hanyu Pinyin:zǐ
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:96%
Cultural Meaning:96%
产
Hanyu Pinyin:chǎn
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:80%
Cultural Meaning:89%
Literature Reference: The Master said of Zichan: ‘He has four characteristics of a gentleman: in his conduct of himself, he is respectful; in serving his superiors, he is reverent; in nourishing the people, he is kind; in ordering the people, he is just.’ — From 'The Analects·Gongye Chang Chapter'.
子: Descendants, offspring. It also refers to the favored children of heaven, those who are learned and virtuous.
产: Production and output.
Meaning: Zichan was a renowned statesman of the State of Zheng during the Spring and Autumn period. Confucius praised him for possessing four virtues of a gentleman: respectfulness, reverence, kindness, and justice, symbolizing noble character and governance.
