What does the crane represent?

Cranes represent meanings such as longevity.

In Taoism, the crane is a symbol of longevity, hence the term crane, and most of the ancestors of Taoism had cranes or sacred deer as their seat steeds. Chinese tradition has it that older people who die have been known to ride cranes to the west.

The cranes are male and female, and walk in a disciplined manner, with a high degree of virtue. The ancients used the crane with a gentleman's style, a metaphor for the noble character of the wise and capable person, to cultivate the body and clean behavior and sometimes the reputation of the people called "crane sound of the Shi".

The crane is one of the most noble animals of the ancient people, which symbolizes holiness, elegance and longevity, leaving a great impact on the people, and many cranes have been on the verge of extinction, so people join hands to protect the cranes and remind many people not to harm them.

Expanded Information:

Pine and crane, the best tribute to the element of longevity in traditional Chinese culture, have been featured in paintings, ceramics and other fields, and of course it is or was indispensable in jade carving. Cranes are often seen in ancient Chinese mythology, with enlightened men riding them to and from their homes.

The crane is elegant and beautiful, known for its beak, neck and legs, and it can be more than one meter tall when standing upright, which makes it look like a fairy, so it is known as a "first-rate bird", second only to the phoenix in terms of status. In addition, the crane plays an important role in Chinese culture, and is closely related to the Tao of Immortality and the spiritual character of human beings.

The prime minister is the most important person in the world, and he is the first official to have a crane embroidered on his court dress. In addition to the embodiment of the dress, the officialdom when the promotion of some people to congratulate, will also send about the crane jade carving, jade carving crane on behalf of wishing you a promotion to the first grade.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Crane (generic term for animals in the crane family)