What does Hua Biao symbolize?

Huabiao symbolizes imperial power and China traditional culture. In modern times, huabiao symbolizes the long history of the Chinese nation. Hua Biao, also known as ring watch, appears in the form of watchtower. It is a huge stone pillar used for decoration in front of large buildings such as ancient palaces and tombs, which exudes the spirit, temperament and charm of China traditional culture. Huabiao first appeared in the Yao and Shun era of primitive society, and was used as a sign to identify the road at that time.

Judging from the structure of huabiao, it mainly consists of three parts: stigma, column and base. Moreover, these three parts will carve pictures with certain symbolic significance, and their existence also has different meanings. There will be a dew plate on the stigma of the watch, or a crouching beast called "roar".

The huabiao of Tiananmen Gate was built in Yongle period of Ming Dynasty, and its function was to declare imperial power and show royal dignity. In addition, because the Chinese watch is very high, it also acts as a road sign. In addition, the ancients could also infer the time by the sun's shadow on the China table and on the ground, just like the enlarged version of the sundial. In addition to the functions of Hua Biao itself, Hua Biao also placed Ming Taizu Judy's ardent expectations for future generations. The symbolic significance of the stone on the top of the Hua Biao is exactly what Ming Taizu Judy wants future generations to do.