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柏舟 (bǎi zhōu) — Chinese boy's name meaning “classical, poetic”

柏舟 (bǎi zhōu) is a Chinese boy's name that reads as classical, poetic, resilient, steadfast, noble.

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The characters in 柏舟

CharacterRoleStrokesMeaning
柏
Surname9The Chinese character 'Bai' (柏) refers to the cypress tree. In Chinese culture, cypress trees are often associated with longevity, resilience, integrity, and nobility due to their evergreen nature and ability to withstand harsh conditions.
舟
Given name6The Chinese character 'Zhou' (舟) means 'boat' or 'vessel.' It often symbolizes a journey, exploration, stability, or a means of crossing through challenges. When combined with 'Bai' in 'Bozhou,' it specifically evokes the image of a steadfast boat made of cypress, referencing a classical poetic theme of unwavering character.

What 柏舟 means

The name 'Bozhou' (柏舟) literally translates to 'Cypress Boat.' It carries a profound literary allusion, most notably from the 'Book of Odes' (诗经), where it symbolizes a steadfast, unyielding, and morally upright character, particularly in the face of adversity. It suggests resilience, integrity, and an enduring spirit.

Related Chinese names

With the surname 柏

  • bǎi柏lín临yuān渊Profound, Steadfast, Contemplative
  • bǎi柏yán妍Graceful, Resilient, Elegant
  • bǎi柏níng宁Peaceful, Serene, Resilient
  • bǎi柏yǔ宇Resilient, Vast, Noble
  • bǎi柏jùn峻hóng弘Classical, Dignified, Resilient
  • bǎi柏jùn峻qīng清Elegant, Resolute, Serene
  • bǎi柏chén忱Sincere, Resilient, Noble
  • bǎi柏míng明xuān轩Classical, Wisdom, Dignified
  • bǎi柏jǐng景xíng行zhī之Classical, Virtuous, Poetic
  • bǎi柏lǎng朗Bright, Enduring, Noble
  • bǎi柏zé泽Resilient, Graceful, Noble
  • bǎi柏chè澈Clear, Pure, Resilient

With the character 舟

  • yún云mò陌guī归zhōu舟Poetic, Serene, Wandering
  • yú俞zhōu舟Journey, Resilience, Exploration
  • gōng公sūn孙yuǎn远zhōu舟Classical, Poetic, Wisdom
  • rǎn冉zhōu舟Poetic, Serene, Journey
  • kuāng匡zhōu舟Journey, Guiding, Steadfast
  • yù喻huái怀zhōu舟Poetic, Profound, Serene
  • mò墨zhōu舟Poetic, Scholarly, Artistic
  • róng容zhōu舟Poetic, Resilient, Composed
  • róng容yuǎn远zhōu舟Classical, Poetic, Visionary

Frequently asked questions

What does the name 柏舟 mean?
柏舟 (bǎi zhōu) is a Chinese boy's name that reads as classical, poetic, resilient, steadfast, noble.
How do you pronounce 柏舟?
柏舟 is pronounced bǎi zhōu in Mandarin Chinese.
Is 柏舟 a boy's or a girl's name?
柏舟 is usually a Chinese boy's name.
What is the surname in 柏舟?
The surname is 柏, and the given name is 舟.
Is 柏舟 a common Chinese name?
柏舟 is uncommon, and reads as classical, poetic, resilient, steadfast, noble.

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