Explanation of the name "子张"
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子
Hanyu Pinyin:zǐ
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:96%
Cultural Meaning:96%
张
Hanyu Pinyin:zhāng
Five Elements:Fire
Recommendability:83%
Cultural Meaning:87%
Literature Reference: Zizhang asked, 'Minister Ziwen was thrice appointed as a minister, yet showed no joy; thrice dismissed, yet showed no resentment. He always informed the new minister of the old policies. What do you think of him?' Confucius said, 'He was loyal.' Source from 'The Analects of Confucius, Chapter 5: Gongye Chang.'
子: Descendants, offspring. It also refers to the favored children of heaven, those who are learned and virtuous.
张: The character derives from fire, aiding in the flourishing of one's auspicious deity. It signifies exuberance and bold expression.
Meaning: Zizhang, one of Confucius's disciples, symbolizes loyalty, integrity, and a love for learning.
