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崇简

Chóng Jiǎn

"Venerating the Elegance of Simplicity"

Wise & ScholarlyPoetic & Classical

Cultural Origin

Reflects the 'Old Money' philosophy that true class and wisdom lie in simplicity and the removal of the superfluous.

Meaning Explained

What is the meaning of Chong Jian (崇简)?

Chong Jian (崇简) means to value simplicity. It reflects a high level of aesthetic and moral cultivation where less is more.

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