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Different identities and occupations will hang different plaques, so what do these plaques represent? ?

Plaque refers to a horizontal sign with an inscription, also called a plaque, which is usually hung on the door or above the wall. Some marks should be made on the plaque to write some words of praise, blessing and praise; The plaque culture has been widely circulated since ancient times. It integrates calligraphy, sculpture and painting, and has high artistic value.

The types of plaques can be divided into three types in terms of materials, namely wood, stone and metal, and the most common one is wooden plaques; Generally, there are some words praising or praising a person or a family on the plaque. These words were inscribed by famous calligraphers and outstanding figures at that time. For example, in ancient times, some emperors wrote inscriptions for his courtiers in order to praise him. In order to show their respect, courtiers hung the plaques given by their relatives in the most conspicuous and important places, usually above the gate or the main hall. The background colors of the plaque are red, blue, green and black, of which black is the most common, and there are also some rare gold plaques.

According to different places, the usage of the plaque is also different. Different plaques will be hung on palaces, archways, temples, businesses, houses and other buildings to convey different messages to people.

Plaques are generally used in business, and many businesses will use them to attract customers. These plaques are often inscribed by celebrities, or highlight highlights by quoting classic famous sentences, such as "Tong Ren Tang" and "Lao Fengxiang" to attract customers' attention; There are also plaques hanging in the attic of many palaces, such as the famous "Wang Tengge", "Eternal Life Hall" and "Gan Qing Palace". For tourist attractions, a plaque inscribed by a famous artist will add a lot of fame, and many people will come here because of this. The plaque on the palace is generally the name of the palace; There are also some respected teachers who will also receive plaques with the words "full of peaches and plums" and "high mountains" to praise his achievements in teaching and educating people; When the store opens, friends will also send some plaques to congratulate it, and the words inscribed are generally words of wishes such as "prosperous business" and "abundant financial resources"; No matter how the plaque is used, it is a tribute to the person who inscribed it, or a beautiful blessing.

With the development of science and technology, traditional culture is gradually emerging, and traditional plaque culture should also be paid attention to. Everyone should take part in the active protection of traditional culture.