What does dragon and phoenix mean?

Dragon and phoenix are symbols of traditional culture in China, representing auspiciousness and beauty.

I. Historical origin

It is said that dragon and phoenix are two mythical animals, which have existed since ancient times; Dragon, an animal in ancient China mythology, is the length of a scale worm and one of the symbols of the Chinese nation. According to legend, dragons can fly, be good at change, call the wind and rain, etc. , and phoenix, Kirin tied for good luck.

The original meaning of phoenix is phoenix bird, which originally refers to the male of phoenix bird, and later became the abbreviation of phoenix because of the combination of phoenix. The King of Birds in China Myths and Legends. In the ancient totem era of China, it was regarded as a divine bird and was worshipped. Metaphor is a virtuous person.

With a long history, it is an imaginary bird in primitive society, which gradually evolved through the modification of its original image. In the later historical development process, the image of the combination of dragon and phoenix was gradually understood as auspicious.

Second, the traditional meaning.

The dragon symbolizes imperial power, power and strength, while the phoenix symbolizes the beauty and elegance of women. It is an auspicious bird in people's minds and a symbol of world peace. The ancients believed that when there was peace and prosperity, there was a phoenix flying.

The Oracle Bone Inscriptions of "wind" is the same as "wind", which indicates the omnipresence of wind and spiritual power. Burning is the word of the emperor, which means supreme and great. The combination of the two not only expresses the meaning of "the dragon is the god, the phoenix is the queen", but also represents the meaning of harmonious coexistence and auspicious happiness between men and women.

Third, the role in cultural inheritance.

Dragon and phoenix elements are widely used in China's architecture, painting, clothing and other fields, and become an important part of Chinese culture. For example, in the decoration of ancient palaces, temples and families, dragon and phoenix patterns are often depicted as mascots.

Fourthly, the modern interpretation of Longfeng culture.

In recent years, with the development of national economy and the strengthening of cultural exchanges, Longfeng culture has also been given a new interpretation in modern society. For example, the wedding dress of dragon and phoenix has become one of the favorite wedding elements for new people, so as to inherit and carry forward China culture.

Abstract: As an important symbol in China traditional culture, the dragon and phoenix not only bear the historical origin and symbolic significance, but also incorporate the new elements and styles of contemporary society, which is an indispensable part of Chinese civilization.