What does Kirin mean?

The implication symbolizes auspiciousness and has auspicious significance. Sometimes it is used to describe people with outstanding talents and both ability and political integrity.

Lin for short. God beast in ancient legend. It is like a deer, with horns on its head, scales on its body and oxtail on its tail.

Pronunciation qíLin

cite

1, the ninth ceremony of the Book of Rites: "Lin, phoenix, turtle and dragon are called four spirits".

2. Terrain Training of Huainanzi: "Mao Dui gave birth to Ying Long, Ying Long gave birth to a horse, Ma Jian gave birth to Kirin, and Kirin gave birth to an ordinary beast. Anyone who is hairy will be born on an ordinary beast. "

The ancients called men Qi and women Lin. Song Shu: Unicorn is a kind animal. I said "Qi" and I said "Lin". Kirin is an auspicious god pet, advocating peace and longevity; Kirin, because of its profound cultural connotation, is made into various ornaments and ornaments in the traditional folk etiquette in China, which are worn and placed at home, in order to pray and keep peace.

With the inheritance of faith, the auspicious meaning of Kirin has been recognized by the general public and firmly exists in people's consciousness. Kirin has become a symbol of a certain concept, the embodiment of a certain artistic conception, and the display of a certain strength, which stimulates people's imagination, guides people's spirit to fit a certain concept, enters a specific realm, and gives people hope, comfort and some pursuit power, which is reflected in all aspects of folk life and national culture.