The cultural implications of jade patterns ~ How much do you know?

Guanyin Pendant

In traditional concepts, Guanyin Bodhisattva symbolizes "salvation", and people have always regarded Guanyin pendants as amulets. There is a saying among the people that "men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha". People hope that with the help of Guanyin, male friends can be less arrogant and impatient, have peace of mind and not be impulsive. In addition, Guanyin means "official seal" and also symbolizes a man's career success.

1. Buddhist cultural implication: mainly Maitreya Buddha, Guanyin, Thousand-armed Guanyin, Child-bearing Guanyin, Nanhai Guanyin, Putuo Guanyin, various Bodhisattvas and other patterns.

2. Taoist cultural implication: The main patterns are Yin-Yang fish, five gods, and the Yin-Yang Bagua.

3. The cultural connotations of the imperial palace: such as the nine dragons returning to their ancestral home, two dragons playing with a pearl, dragon and phoenix bringing good luck, pine and crane prolonging life, the imperial concubine taking a bath, the hope that her son will become a successful person, unifying the world, peace and prosperity, and a house full of gold and jade.

4. Meaning of literati culture: joy on the brows, three friends of winter, (pine, bamboo and plum).

5. Cultural meaning of the zodiac: The twelve zodiac signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig, represent good luck and fortune, and people wear corresponding jade pendants according to the zodiac.

6. The cultural implication of businessmen: prosperous business, surplus every year, sweet rewards after hardships, good fortune, unicorn brings wealth, and golden toad brings good luck.

7. New cultural meanings: Pixiu brings good luck, mutual understanding, wish-fulfilling heart lock, universal celebration, blessings, (bamboo, bats), eternity, peanuts, various conferences, exhibitions, and expositions.

8. Cultural connotation of official career: step by step, three levels in a row, fruitful results, promotion, the mantis stalks the cicada while the oriole is behind, wealth and prosperity, a bright future, and a promotion soon.

9. Corporate culture implications: Auspicious corporate names and brands: Golden Dragon, Three Golds, Fortune Bird, Woodpecker, Crocodile, Monkey King, Golden Bird, and White Rabbit.

10. The cultural meanings of happiness, wealth, longevity and joy: Traditional: Fu: Maitreya Buddha, bats, plum blossoms, the God of Longevity, good fortune in sight, cockscomb and chayote; Lu: cockscomb, rooster and phoenix; Shou: dragon-headed turtle, ginseng, pine trees, cranes, mountains and Ganoderma lucidum; Joy: celebration and magpie; Plants: gourds, peonies, daffodils and plum blossoms; Figures: Guan Gong, the God of Longevity and the God of Wealth, also known as the Three Stars Shining Brightly. Jade color categories: Fu – violet, Lu – emerald, Shou – jadeite, Xi – blue.

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