1, astronomical significance: in ancient times, the word Chen was often used to represent the north star, that is, Beichen. Beichen, regarded as the center of the universe, has a very high position in ancient astronomy in China. So in astronomy, the word Chen symbolizes the A Ring of Endless Light of Polaris, the center of the universe and the guide.
2. The residence of the emperor: Since the Polaris was regarded as the symbol of the emperor in ancient times, the word Chen was also used to indicate the residence or palace of the emperor. This usage is very common in ancient literature. For example, Chen Ju refers to the emperor's palace, while Chen Fei refers to the emperor's palace door.
3. Imperial power politics and architectural structure: Because the residence of the emperor symbolizes the center of imperial power politics, the word Chen is also used to refer to imperial power or national politics. For example, Chen Han can refer to the emperor's calligraphy, while Chen Duan refers to the emperor's decision or rule. In ancient architecture, it also represents a structure or part, that is, the triangular part on the roof or eaves, which is called Chen.
4. Cultural image: As a cultural image, Chen is often used to symbolize bright, broad and lofty positive significance. This usage is more common in literary works or poems. For example, Chen En can express the emperor's kindness, while Chen You refers to the emperor's going out for fun or sightseeing.
Chen allusions
1. Chen You: This allusion comes from Su Xiang's poem "Speech in the Middle of Taihang Mountain by Feng Hesheng Deng Zhi" in Tang Dynasty. Among them, Chen You paved the code, which means that the emperor is on patrol or sightseeing. Since then, Chen You has become an allusion to the emperor's travel or sightseeing.
2. Chen Han: This allusion comes from a poem "Send Mr. Wei Huanxi to the State Government for Two Songs" written by Yu in the Ming Dynasty. One of them wore Chen Han all over the southeast, promising leisure beauty, which implied that the emperor's calligraphy spread all over the world and gave him the good name of being idle and old. Since then, Chen Han has become an allusion to the emperor's calligraphy.
3. Chen Duan: This allusion comes from Liu Yuxi's article "On the Simple Implementation of Camp" in the Tang Dynasty, to this effect. Your majesty holds it, and it has its own sentence, which means the emperor's ruling or decision. Since then, Chen Duan has become an allusion to the emperor's rule or decision.
4. Chen Zhong: This allusion comes from Zhang's "Xie Ci Ji Shu" in the Ming Dynasty. In this article, I dare not look back on Chen Zhong's enthusiasm, nor dare I elaborate on the regulations. It refers to the emperor's mind or decision. Since then, Chen Zhong has become an allusion to the emperor's mind or decision.
5. Chen Mou: This allusion comes from "A Letter to Mr. Wei Huanxi on Tuesday" in the Qing Dynasty, in which the secret room is called Long Live Chen, which means the plan or decision of the emperor. Since then, Chen Mou has become an allusion to the emperor's plans or decisions.