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What are the elements that represent Hanfu?

The elements representing Hanfu are peony, crane and dragon and phoenix.

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1, Hanfu is dignified and classical in style, and the decorations on Hanfu are all traditional patterns, such as dragon pattern, phoenix and peony. Peony is a representative of luxury and dignity in ancient and modern times. In ancient times, peony was often used as a metaphor for national beauty and fragrance.

2. Crane is also a common pattern on Hanfu. In ancient times, cranes were the representatives of auspicious symbols. Crane is a bird. Embroidery on clothes can make Hanfu look more fairy. In the eyes of the older generation, cranes represent the meaning of good luck and longevity. In ancient times, the elderly liked to raise white cranes, which they thought represented longevity and health.

The dragon and phoenix patterns have been symbols of rights since ancient times. Ordinary people cannot use it easily. Only nobles can embroider dragon or phoenix patterns on clothes. The ancient dress system was very strict. It stipulates what clothes everyone wears.

4. The six basic elements of Hanfu perfectly constitute the formal connotation of China traditional culture, such as the unity of heaven and man, the five elements of yin and yang, self-cultivation and the beauty of neutralization. Hanfu is a systematic and complete clothing system. There are six basic elements: plane structure, five elements and five colors, cross collar and right lapel, knot, petticoat and big sleeves.