Explanation of the name "行简"
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行
Hanyu Pinyin:háng
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:89%
Cultural Meaning:90%
简
Hanyu Pinyin:jiǎn
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:90%
Cultural Meaning:89%
Literature Reference: Zhong Gong asked about Zi Sang Bozi, and Confucius replied, ‘He is simple.’ Zhong Gong said, ‘To be respectful yet act simply in governing the people, is that not appropriate? But to be simple in both dwelling and action, would that not be too simple?’ Confucius said, ‘Yong’s words are correct.’ — From 'The Analects: Yong Ye'
行: Proficient in a certain matter, it generally signifies smooth progress in all affairs, with the character "Zhi" carrying auspicious connotations.
简: In contrast to "complexity," it signifies simplicity and lack of intricacy. Additionally, "简" refers to the bamboo or wooden slips used for writing in ancient times.
Meaning: ‘Xing Jian’ means to act with simplicity, neither overly complicated nor lacking in solemnity, embodying the wisdom of the golden mean.
傅行简 (Fu Xingjian)
a Southern Song dynasty scholar and official, known for achieving the top rank in the imperial examination in 1202.
乔行简 (Qiao Xingjian)
a statesman and scholar of the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his service as Prime Minister and contributions to literature.
张行简 (Zhang Xingjian)
a distinguished scholar and official of the Jin Dynasty, renowned for his literary and ritual expertise, and served as the Grand Academician and Chief Examiner for imperial examinations.
