Literary Academy (Ci Guan)
Ci Guan in ancient times referred to the Hanlin Academy—the highest academic institution.
Lookup Method
Based on Day Stem (the Lin Guan position of the stem):
| Day Stem | Ci Guan |
|---|---|
| Jia | Yin |
| Yi | Mao |
| Bing/Wu | Si |
| Ding/Ji | Wu |
| Geng | Shen |
| Xin | You |
| Ren | Hai |
| Gui | Zi |
Symbolism
- Academic Achievement: Deep scholarly attainment.
- Outstanding Writing: Good writing, literary talent.
- Favorable for Advanced Degrees: Suited for master's, doctoral studies.
- Hanlin Talent: In ancient times, indicated passing imperial exams.