Explanation of the name "杜鹃"
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Literature Reference: As the Cold Food Festival approaches, the grass grows lush in the rain, and the wind sways the wheat seedlings, the willows reflect the embankment. Since we cannot return home, the cuckoo, please stop crying by our ears. Source from 'Miscellaneous Poems'.
杜: Du Kang, Du Fu. The character "Du" refers to the sweet pear tree, as stated in the "Shuowen Jiezi" dictionary: "The male is called 'Tang', and the female is called 'Du'."
鹃: The azalea, esteemed for its ornamental value, is often associated with beauty and elegance in its name.
Meaning: The cuckoo symbolizes homesickness and embodies resilience and optimism.