Unveiling the cultural significance of Zhongli's name

In Genshin Impact, there is a character that is widely loved by travelers and also plays an important role in Genshin story. He is Zhongli. Since Zhongli entered the story of Genshin Impact, many travelers have speculated about his cultural background and origin. So let travelers take a look with us at the current cultural textual research on Zhongli today.

The title of Zhongli "Vago Mundo" means" I roam the world "in Latin.

Many travelers speculate that the name "Zhongli" was inspired by "Zhongli Quan", one of the eight immortals worshipped in the Chinese folk cult. Zhongli Quan is said to be an immortal in Taoism, and later ranked as the second highest immortal in Quanzhen Religion is called Zhengyang Ancestral Master.

"Zhongli Quan" once called himself the world's most idle man. "Zhongli" is used as a surname in his name. In folklore, "Zhongli Quan" was not only skilled in martial arts, but also capable of turning stone into gold. This may allude to the fact that Zhongli created the earliest Mora on Teyvat.

However, it is inferred that "Zhongli" is probably just a first name rather than a surname in Genshin Impact. So there are also many travelers from China who speculate that Zhongli is the prototype of Fu Hsi, Yellow Emperor and so on. All in all, Zhongli is not only a special role, but also gods, such as "Geo Archon, God of the Stove, God of Wealth, God of Contracts".

In Chinese history, people with the word "Zhongli" in name were basically decent and high status people. For example, "Zhongli Mei", a general under Xiang Yu in the Chu and Han dynasties, and "Zhongli Chun", a female politician and queen of King Xuan of Qi.

The name of the god of contracts, "Morax, "with Zhongli as its avatar, is presumed to be taken from the 14th century Western occult classic "Key of Solomon". The book records 72 spirits in hell. Also known as the "72 Pillars of Solomon". Among them, the 21st spirit is named "Morax". Morax is the Master of Hell and governeth 30 legions of spirits. He is described as a great Bull with a Man's face, who was well versed in astronomy and all other Liberal Sciences, as well as in the virtues of stones and herbs which be precious.

The prototype of one of Zhongli skill "Planet Befall" is the Chinese wisdom product "Burr puzzle", which originated from the mortise and tenon joint structure in ancient Chinese architecture.

Lets going back to the name, Zhongli's name can be broken down into "Final" and "Parting" in Chinese, which may imply that nothing in the world can resist the ravages of time. Zhongli has always been traveling, but have no chance to see his friend. Not even God can change that. Zhongli may also want to tell us not to forget to cherish the people around us.

Perhaps one day in the future, Zhongli will also disappear as Guizhong leaving only a legend. But the rock-hard faith, the spirit of contract and the courage to pursue peace will not be lost.

Residents must talk about contracts and laws to do a business, to bargain for things, to light lanterns during the Lantern Rite, and Guili Plains will always welcome children who have left home... These are all about the legend of Zhongli, but also as the rules of Liyue.

"Osmanthus wine tastes the same as I remember... But where are those who share the memory?" Zhongli always said that. Even if one day we have to part with Zhongli, I believe he will still shine like gold in the memory of travelers.