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Overview
贤林堂 (Xiánlín Táng) is a tanghao celebrating families who have produced numerous virtuous and talented individuals.
Meaning
Literal Translation
贤 (Xián) - Worthy, virtuous, talented
林 (Lín) - Forest, collection
Concept
The name represents:
Many talented descendants
Forest of worthies
Collective excellence
Philosophy
Collective Excellence
The concept emphasizes:
Multiple generations of achievement
Community of scholars/virtuous people
Group excellence
Distribution
Primary Regions
Jiangsu - Suzhou, Hangzhou
Zhejiang - Shaoxing, Ningbo
Anhui - Huizhou |
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