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What is the significance of the whole cylinder and half cylinder of logarithmic column?

Moral of the column: it can symbolize perfection, perfection, freedom, roundness and harmony. Compared with a square, it means man-made, a circle means nature, and it can also mean reunion and family happiness.

Symbol: Generally, the column is a civil servant, and the hexagonal square column is a military attache. Lanterns can be hung at home on festive occasions. Household pairs are perpendicular to the lintel and located above the portal, taking even numbers, some are two pairs and some are four pairs, hence the name "household pairs". The size of the "household pair" is directly proportional to the size of the official goods. "Household pairs" can be six from one to five products, four from six to seven products, and only two below, or they can be ordinary large households.

The semi-cylinder is used for decoration.