Explanation of the name "象贤"
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象
Hanyu Pinyin:xiàng
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:85%
Cultural Meaning:84%
贤
Hanyu Pinyin:xián
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:92%
Cultural Meaning:92%
Literature Reference: One who gains a capable minister can found a state, but a son who does not resemble the virtuous brings sorrow. Source from 'Shu Xian Zhu Miao'.
象: The elephant symbolizes emulation and also represents the external form or appearance of things.
贤: Benevolent and prosperous. Often referring to individuals of noble character, virtuous and capable.
Meaning: To emulate the virtuous, embodying the hope for descendants to become wise and noble.
宋象贤 (Song Sang-hyeon)
a Joseon Dynasty official, styled Deokgu and known by the pen name Cheongok, of the Yeosan Song clan.
