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Illustration of the twenty categories of symbolism of burning incense

In traditional Chinese culture, burning incense is a common ritual to honor ancestors and gods. Different types of incense have different symbolic meanings, the following are twenty common types of burning incense and their symbolism illustrated:

1, plum blossom incense: symbolizes nobility, purity, elegance.

2, orchid incense: symbolizes nobility, purity, purity, nobility.

3, incense: symbolizes praying for blessings, calming the house, driving away evil spirits, and warding off grain.

4, ambergris: symbolizes fragrance, elegance, refined.

5, sandalwood: symbolizes mystery, sacredness, calming, purification.

6, ebony incense: symbolizes tranquility, purification, exorcism, expulsion of disease.

7. Turtlewood incense: symbolizes driving away evil spirits, removing diseases and toxins.

8, agave incense: symbolizes happiness, joy, pleasure, wellness.

9, rose incense: symbolizes romance, warmth, happiness, beauty.

10, camphor incense: symbolizes freshness, coolness, wake up the brain.

11, jasmine fragrance: symbolizes elegance, nobility, purity, romance.

12, lychee incense: symbolizes fertility, wealth, prosperity, prosperity.

13, chrysanthemum aroma: symbolizes high autumn, high purity, serenity.

14, honeysuckle fragrance: symbolizes expectoration, detoxification, sedation.

15, cedar incense: symbolizes peace, comfort and cleanliness.

16, gardenia fragrance: symbolizes elegance, purity, nobility.

17, lily incense: symbolizes solemnity, elegance, blessing, good luck.

18, violet flower fragrance: symbolizes cheerfulness, lively, positive, justice.

19, hyacinth fragrance: symbolizes warmth, romance, love.

20, lavender incense: symbolizes peace, tranquility, comfort.

In general, different kinds of incense have the symbols of good luck, praying for blessings, cleansing, purifying and warding off evil spirits in traditional Chinese culture, and people worship by burning incense