Which animals are symbolic in China culture?

Dragon: It is the god of animals. It can disperse clouds and rain, benefit everything and benefit the wind. It is a symbol of courage, authority and dignity. It was once used by the royal family in past dynasties, and now it is regarded as sacred, auspicious and auspicious by the people. Together with the phoenix, it means that the dragon and phoenix are auspicious.

Phoenix: the embodiment of good luck. Together with the phoenix tree, it symbolizes the sunrise in Feng Dan. The head of a hundred birds symbolizes beauty and peace, and is regarded as the representative of the highest female in the royal family. It is a symbol of good luck and celebration, matching with the dragon.

Magic: an auspicious animal that can make money and get rich. It is said that the demon is the nine princes of the Dragon King, whose staple food is gold and silver, but only gold and silver can't enter. Therefore, the people have a good wish: "it will be explosive at the first touch, and then it will be rich at the first touch, and it will be achieved at the third touch."

Jin Chan: Toad is homophonic with money. It is common for a toad to have copper coins in his mouth, which represents wealth. It is said that she is the princess of the Dragon King. She spits money and is a three-legged spirit beast. The ancients thought she could make a fortune. She is a prosperous and wealthy beast.

Kirin: Auspicious animals only appear in times of peace and prosperity. It is a symbol of kindness and good luck, and it is also said that the boy sent by Kirin must be a good minister.

Crane: It means to prolong life. The crane is called a bird, which shows that it is the product of the dynasty or the product of promotion. Together with pine trees, it symbolizes the longevity of pine cranes. With deer and phoenix tree, it means that cranes and deer are in the same spring.

Turtle: It is a symbol of longevity. I wish people a long and healthy life. It is said that turtles are old and live long. Safe turtle or long-lived turtle. Together with cranes, it means that turtles and cranes share the same life. The horned turtle is a long-lived turtle.

Xuanwu: Xuanwu is a combination of tortoise and snake. "East Black Dragon, West White Tiger, South Suzaku and North Xuanwu" represent four directions: east, west, south and north. Xuanwu, a rich man, has been regarded as a patron saint since ancient times.

Brave lion: represents courage, and two lions represent all the best. A big lion and a little lion mean a great teacher, Shao Shi, which means a high position.

Tiger: It is a metaphor for being mighty and brave, showing a kind of strength.

Dragon: the legendary dragon without horns, also known as tiger or grass dragon. Tigers represent SHEN WOO, strength, power and kingship in ancient culture; Extremely fickle, can exorcise evil spirits and avoid disasters; It means beauty and auspiciousness.

Linghou: Clever and clever, it also means to let Hou (monkey) be an official. Coupled with the horse, it means that it will be sealed soon. Seal with seal, which means seal and seal. A big monkey with a small monkey on its back represents a generation to seal the Hou monkey.

Catfish: More than a year.

Reindeer: a long-lived immortal beast, which often protects Ganoderma lucidum and fairy grass with cranes and birthday stars, meaning "Lu", indicating longevity and prosperity. The meaning of Fulu. Together with the official, it means to increase the official position and accept the contract.

Parrot: It is the longest-lived bird among birds. Also known as SHEN WOO the Wise.

Swan: Because of its white feathers, graceful posture, touching voice and loyal behavior, people always regard the white swan as a symbol of purity, loyalty and nobility.

Magpie: It means seeing happiness every day. There is ancient money in front of the magpie, "happiness is in sight"; Magpie three longan, good news three yuan "; Magpie in the sky, badger in the ground, "happily"; Two magpies symbolize double happiness; Together with the leopard, it means good news; Magpies and lotus flowers together mean that they are happy.