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Meaning & History
Means "the mountain of tea" from Sino-Korean 茶山. A noted bearer is Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836), most commonly known by his pen name Dasan. He was one of the greatest thinkers of the later Joseon period, wrote highly influential books about philosophy, science and theories of government, held significant administrative positions, was a close confident of King Jeongjo (ruled 1776-1800), and was noted as a poet. His philosophical position is often identified with the Silhak (practical learning) school, his concerns are better seen as explorations of Neo-Confucian themes.