What does Hongyan mean in ancient Chinese?

Hongyan, as its name implies, is a red rock. In ancient literature and history, Hongyan is often used as a metaphor for the spiritual qualities of loyalty, tenacity and perseverance. For example, in the Book of Old Tang Dynasty, when Sun Simiao, a general of the Tang Dynasty, was appointed as a general, he said, "Death is better than immortality. Once the war is unfavorable, Hongyan will see it directly. " The "Red Rock" in this sentence represents Sun Simiao's army and expresses its unswerving faith and courage in the arduous war.

In addition to literary works and historical records, Hongyan has many related allusions and legends. For example, in the traditional culture of China, "The Three Wonders of Hongyan" is a famous allusion. According to legend, there were three chivalrous men with high martial arts in ancient times, namely "Sword Silver Rock", "Gonglvyan" and "Gun Red Rock". Among them, One Shot at Red Rock is the most famous. With superb marksmanship and brave fighting spirit, he escorted the people and became a model of ancient chivalrous men.

In modern times, Hongyan has also become an important regional name. Hongyan area, located in Chengdu, Sichuan, was the command center during the revolutionary war in China and an important transit point for the Red Army's Long March. There are rich red resources here, which is a symbol of China's revolutionary spirit. Nowadays, Hongyan area has developed into a modern city, but people still miss the revolutionary years in the past. These historical and cultural heritages are also precious wealth in Hongyan area.