Traditional Chinese Mascots

The traditional Chinese mascots are: dragon, phoenix, magpie, turtle and carp.

1, the dragon

Maybe at the mention of this topic, everyone will recognize the position in our hearts, which is deservedly auspicious. The dragon is generally regarded as the symbol of the Chinese nation and an important totem to unite the national centripetal force. In addition, people also use the dragon as a good-luck charm to control floods, drive away evil spirits, and bless people's productive lives.

2, the phoenix

Since we are talking about the dragon, we can not help but mention the phoenix, after all, there is a familiar idiom called "dragon and phoenix", which also proves that the phoenix as a good-luck charm in Chinese culture. It is generally believed that the phoenix is a symbol of a virtuous gentleman, and also carries the meaning of auspiciousness, and is the carrier of all the good wishes of the Chinese people for life.

3, magpies

Magpies, since their name is "hi", naturally become a good-luck symbol representing all happy events. The magpie's cheerful call and lively posture symbolize joy. The Chinese also believe that it is the magpie that builds the bridge between the Cowherd and his niece on the eve of the seventh day of the seventh month, so this mascot is also endowed with the desire for good love.

4. Tortoise

Tortoises usually live for hundreds of years, which makes them a good-luck symbol of longevity in Chinese culture. Therefore, in the old man's birthday party, often appear in the shape of the tortoise ornaments or jewelry, as a way to express the future generations of the old man blessed as the East China Sea, longevity than the South Mountain's best wishes. In addition, the tortoise, as a Chinese mascot, is also a symbol of prosperity and perseverance.

5, carp

Ancient Chinese people have a tradition of worshipping harmonic things in order to bless, which is a typical example of carp worship. Because in the Chinese language "fish" and "Yu" harmonic, so it is considered to be a "rich life", "home wealth have more than The Chinese idiom "年年有余" was born from this symbol of "living well" and "having a surplus of wealth".