What is the spiritual connotation of Yu Pei culture advocated by people in the Tang Dynasty?

Jade, as a unified aesthetic trend in China since ancient times, has been highly respected by all walks of life. In fact, in the Tang Dynasty, the domestic economy and politics were relatively prosperous at that time, which promoted the development of culture and art to a certain extent. We can also see that both men and women in the Tang Dynasty liked to hang a Yu Pei around their waist. This is because the ancients thought that Yu Pei had the reputation of a gentleman, and the glittering and translucent jade symbolized the gentleness of a gentleman. But also has the function of warning their own behavior, so people in the Tang Dynasty generally like to wear it.

First, the origin of Yu Pei The origin of Yu Pei can be traced back to primitive society, when people's social productivity was relatively backward. I dig different materials in nature to make tools. Later, people dug up a beautiful stone on the ground. But for tribal leaders, they dare not take such a beautiful stone for themselves, so they first use jade as a medium to communicate with heaven as a sacrifice. Later, when they came to the Zhou Dynasty, jade was given as a gift to relatives and friends. Because jade has a beautiful meaning, they want everyone around them to be like jade. Jade articles were commonly worn after Qin dynasty, but they were generally princes and nobles.

Second, the spirit of Yu Pei in the Tang Dynasty During the Tang Dynasty, due to the relatively prosperous domestic economy, all social strata had a certain wealth accumulation and naturally had the ability to buy jade, so it was common for all social strata in the Tang Dynasty to wear jade. Because you wear jade around your waist, walking will cause jade to collide and make a crisp sound. Therefore, this kind of voice will warn people to keep a gentleman's words and deeds, because if you walk too fast, it will be ugly to bump into jade, and if you walk too slowly, there will be no such voice, so it will regulate people's behavior in society to a certain extent.

Third, historical significance Yu Pei jade has a long history in China, and people's desire for jade has continued to modern society. Jade culture was born in the long process of social development, and jade culture is also an important part of China traditional culture. In ancient times, jade was also considered to highlight moral character, so it was loved by all walks of life in the Tang Dynasty.