Allegory and Symbolism of Mandarin Ducks

The fables and symbols of mandarin ducks are as follows:

1. Loyal love. Mandarin ducks are often regarded as a symbol of love, especially in traditional culture, the image of mandarin ducks playing in the water represents harmony and loyalty.

2. Husband and wife are in love. The presence of mandarin ducks in pairs symbolizes the closeness and mutual support between husband and wife.

3. Brotherly love. In ancient literature, mandarin ducks are also used as a metaphor for the deep friendship between brothers.

4, gentleman and sage. Mandarin ducks also symbolize the qualities of a gentleman or a sage.

5. A synonym for voluptuous prostitutes. In certain periods of history, mandarin ducks were also used to refer to voluptuous prostitutes.

6. In addition, the symbolism of mandarin ducks has changed in different historical periods, from the initial metaphor of husband and wife, to the later brotherhood, and then to the symbol of a gentleman and a wise man, its symbolism gradually tends to be single, mainly fixed on the symbol of conjugal love.