two-character Chinese surname Xuanyuan

giant waves or billows

Hennessy (cognac)

having a dignified and impressive appearance or manner

possessing a noble, imposing, or high-spirited appearance or manner

Terence Tao, Chinese-Australian mathematician, Fields medalist in 2006

alternative name for the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi)

equally matched in quality, skill, or status; showing no significant difference in excellence

to be delighted with oneself

railings of a balcony

Regulus (star Alpha Leonis)

palace precincts or forbidden grounds of an imperial palace

high-ranking officials or persons of distinction