Revealed! The jade gourd has many meanings and its origin is also very interesting. How much do you know about it?

There are many kinds of jade jewelry, for example, mythological shapes such as jade Buddha, Guanyin, and Pixiu, as well as vegetable and fruit ornaments in life, gourds, cabbage, melons, etc. Among them, gourds are the most popular among consumers because of their full and rich shape, and they are small and round, making them the best choice to wear. Therefore, many consumers will choose to wear jade gourd pendants, but there are very few people who really know the meaning of jade gourd. So today we are going to talk about what the meaning of jade gourd is?

Jade gourd is a jade work with gourd theme. As one of the oldest mascots of the Chinese nation, gourd is deeply loved by people. Skilled craftsmen have always been happy to make jade gourds. On the one hand, the gourd is round and full, with two balls connected to each other, a big belly and a small mouth, which symbolizes auspiciousness, perfection, love between husband and wife, and it can ward off evil spirits and disasters, and bring in wealth. On the other hand, gourd is homophonic to "Fu Lu", which means both blessing and official position. If there are animals climbing around the gourd, and "animal" is homophonic to "longevity", which means longevity, then it means blessing, wealth and longevity, a perfect whole.

The Cultural Origin of the Jade Gourd

For thousands of years, the culture of jade gourds has been closely related to the cultural origin of gourds, and they are always inseparable from myths and legends, heroic complexes and customs.

1. It is believed that the ancestors of mankind, Fuxi and Nuwa, are the incarnations of gourds. People worship gourds and kneel down to worship them as their ancestors.

2. Jigong, who practiced medicine to save people, always traveled around with a gourd on his back. His gourd could always solve various problems for him.

3. Li Tieguai in the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, his gourd is omnipotent, it can be filled with water to quench thirst, wine to relieve boredom, and holy water to save people and cure diseases;

4. In ancient times, newlyweds had to drink from a gourd, which meant sharing weal and woe, respecting and loving each other, and being together forever.

5. During the Dragon Boat Festival, a gourd should be hung in front of the door to kill insects, reduce plagues, capture monsters, and ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters.

6. The gourd is a sacred object in Taoism and Buddhism. It has a big belly and a small mouth, can absorb and store the essence of all things in nature, and is extremely spiritual. Hanging a gourd outside a Taoist pagoda or Buddhist temple can ensure peace in the area.

7. The old man Nan Ji, a man of longevity with white hair and a youthful face, always has a gourd tied on the top of the cane he is leaning on, expressing his pursuit of a free and easy life. At the same time, it implies that a peaceful state of mind can prolong life and bring longevity and health.

8. The gourd has many seeds, which means that the descendants will multiply and prosper. In ancient times, there was a custom of "sending melons to pray for children". It was believed that giving gourds to couples, especially those who were eager to have children or had been unable to conceive for a long time, could bring them good luck, and enable them to have many children and prosper.

9. Gourd is homophonic to “Fu Lu”, which means both good fortune and luck.

In short, the cultural origin of the jade gourd has withstood the test of so many years. It has a long history and is enduring. It can ward off evil spirits and disasters, and protect humans from good fortune, longevity, health, prosperity of descendants, and both luck and fortune.

As a plant, gourd is very common in our life. From ancient times to the present, it has been related to myths and legends and some customs and habits. Gourds are often seen in some TV dramas, such as the Calabash Brothers cartoon familiar to children. The ancients used gourds as containers for wine and carried them with them. In some myths, gourds often appear as powerful weapons, etc., which shows the status and influence of the image of gourd in people's minds. Next, let’s talk specifically about the meaning of the gourd?

1. The gourd has two balls connected together, which are round and full. Legend has it that hanging the gourd on the bed where a couple sleeps can promote harmony between the couple and a happy and perfect marriage. The jade gourd also has such a meaning. The jade gourd symbolizes harmony between husband and wife and lasting happiness.

2. There are many seeds inside the mature gourd, so people think that gourd is seedy. The gourd vine is pronounced as “wan” in Chinese, which means “ten thousand generations”, and it implies many children and good fortune. Suitable as a gift for newlyweds.

3. The gourd is homophonic to “福福” (blessings and fortune), so it has the meaning of good fortune, health and longevity, and is very suitable as a gift to elders.

4. The big belly of the jade gourd is full of knowledge and wisdom, so the jade gourd symbolizes a person who is knowledgeable, smart and wise.

In addition to being simply strung together with a knotted string, jade gourd pendants can also be inlaid with gold, diamonds and other materials, and then worn with metal chains. This not only highlights the unique charm of jade, but also has popular fashion elements, killing two birds with one stone. In addition, jade gourds can not only be used as pendants, but can also be made into various styles such as earrings, bracelets, rings, etc., which can meet the selection and wearing needs of different people.

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