Explanation of the name "子由"
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子
Hanyu Pinyin:zǐ
Five Elements:Water
Recommendability:96%
Cultural Meaning:96%
由
Hanyu Pinyin:yóu
Five Elements:Earth
Recommendability:60%
Cultural Meaning:49%
Literature Reference: Zilu recommended Zigao to be the magistrate of Fei. Confucius said, "You are harming this young man." Zilu said, "There are people and the affairs of the state. Why must one study books to learn?" Confucius said, "That is why I dislike those who are glib."
子: Descendants, offspring. It also refers to the favored children of heaven, those who are learned and virtuous.
由: Cause. Matter. Reason.
Meaning: Ziyou embodies the qualities of integrity, bravery, and straightforwardness, symbolizing the adherence to principles and fearlessness in the face of authority.
