What are the Chinese lucky animals?

Chinese auspicious animals are listed as follows:

1, the dragon is the totem of the Chinese people, the dragon's status in people's minds is supreme, the Chinese people also known as the heir of the dragon, in the ancient feudal society, the emperor also called himself the true dragon son of heaven. The dragon was exclusive to the emperor, symbolizing noble status as well as authority. In folklore, the dragon is a symbol of sanctity, good fortune and auspiciousness.

2, the phoenix is known as the first of a hundred birds, is matched with the dragon, in ancient times, the emperor called the dragon, and the empress called the phoenix, with a hundred birds to the phoenix. In many countries in Southeast Asia, there is the legend of the phoenix nirvana, it is an auspicious beast, but also represents a good wish of the people.

3, the unicorn since ancient times has been regarded as a "benevolent" beast, the unicorn is a kind of good luck, legend has it that as long as the unicorn walks through the place, will bring good luck to people. In traditional Chinese history and culture, the unicorn is a symbol of auspiciousness, and people firmly believe that the unicorn is an auspicious beast that can eliminate calamities, drive away evils and demons, and calm down the house.

4, legend has it that bravery is the ninth son of the dragon, also known as the evil spirits, its mouth without anus, specializing in gold and silver treasures for food, only in and out. So from ancient times to the present people will be brave as a fortune-making beast to worship, that worship brave, can bring people good fortune, but also to attract and keep wealth.

5, the turtle since ancient times on behalf of longevity, stability, is to solve the danger of refuge, disaster reduction of auspicious objects, in people's hearts has a very high status. Because the turtle's life is relatively long, so people believe that the turtle is a spiritual animal, is the beast, can bring people a long life as well as good luck.

6, the crane has a high status in Chinese culture, is a symbol of longevity, good luck and elegance, often associated with the gods, and with the pine tree means longevity. In Chinese history, the crane is also known as a first-class bird, recognized as a first-class bird of literature, as a symbol of high officials.

7, fish, "fish" and "Yu" homophonic, a metaphor for wealth, surplus. In the traditional custom will be regarded as a good-luck charm, to the metaphor of abundance, auspiciousness, luck. It expresses the good wishes of the ancient people to pursue a happy and prosperous life year after year. The goldfish is a symbol of gold and jade. Carp leap dragon door implies a bright future, soaring to great heights.