What is the cultural meaning of stone carving Kirin?

The stone carving Kirin, referred to as "Kirin" for short, is an animal recorded in ancient books in China. It is also called "Four Spirits" with phoenix, turtle and dragon, and is the mount of God. The ancients regarded Kirin as a benevolent beast, an auspicious beast. The man's name is Qi and the woman's name is Lin. In reality, giraffe is often regarded as the prototype of Kirin, and Kirin is often used as a metaphor for outstanding people.

Kirin, because of its profound cultural connotation, has been made into various ornaments for underage children to wear in China traditional folk etiquette. Have the intention of blessing and security. In Huangmei Opera "Female Ma Xu", a pair of jade kylins are also witnesses representing love. The heroine and the hero were blocked by the decision of the woman's parents. The heroine gave the hero a jade unicorn and vowed that "life and death will not change, and the breeze and the bright moon will prove that a pair of jade unicorns are separated." This unicorn will be given to you, and this unicorn will stay in the body. Unicorns are paired and are not allowed to relax. " When the two sides broke through many obstacles and finally got married, "Kirin in pairs, Wan Nianhong, bloom", on that big night, the two Kirin finally became a pair.