Why do people say “Men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha”? What do you know about the meaning of jade figure carvings?

If you love jade, you must have heard this sentence: "Jade must have meaning, and the meaning must be auspicious"! Since ancient times, people have placed their pursuit and expectations for a better life on pieces of jade.

Men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha. Do you know the origin of this saying? The origin of this saying is actually quite interesting. The homonym of Guanyin is Guanyin. In ancient times, the greatest expectation for one’s son was that he would be the top scorer in high school. The homonym of "Buddha" is "Fu", so every family member hopes that their daughter will have many children and be blessed.

This sentence expresses the good wishes of parents for their children, and customizing a jade ornament for their children personally symbolizes bringing the wishes to their children personally, a concern that is passed down from generation to generation.

Jade carving is a unique skill in China. On each piece of jade, the carver applies his skills according to the material, using techniques such as color matching to transform decay into magic and turn jade into exquisite handicrafts!

When you buy jade pendants in a jewelry store, the salesperson will tell you: Men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha! Jade Buddha is recommended for ladies, and jade Guanyin is recommended for men.

Why is there such a saying about wearing jade pendants?

"Men wear Guanyin" mainly because in the past, people who did business and took exams were all men, who were away from home all year round, and men tended to have more violent personalities. The Guanyin Bodhisattva in Chinese Buddhism is a female body, a symbol of compassion and gentleness.

"Men wearing Guanyin" means that they hope men can be gentle. In addition, Guanyin is homophonic to "official seal", which means a prosperous career and a bright future.

The ancients believed that women were more narrow-minded, and the shape of the big-bellied Maitreya Buddha resembles a smiling face with a big belly, which implies happiness and tolerance. "Women wearing Buddha" is to hope that women can be more calm and open-minded. In addition, "Buddha" is homophonic to "Fu", which means happiness as vast as the East Sea and good fortune always there.

Among jade figure carvings, in addition to Buddha and Guanyin, there are also Guan Gong, the God of Wealth, the God of Longevity... What kind of meanings do they have?

Jade Guan Gong

Guan Gong is the incarnation of Guan Yu, the god of military generals, and the god of wealth who embodies "loyalty, righteousness, trustworthiness, wisdom, benevolence, and courage". His thick eyebrows and big eyes reveal his loyalty and righteousness. The sword in his hand can bring people good fortune and protect their homes.

Turquoise Zhong Kui

Zhong Kui is the only omnipotent god among the gods in traditional Chinese Taoism. He can grant blessings and wealth when you ask for them, and all your wishes will be granted. He symbolizes attracting wealth and fortune, and warding off evil spirits and avoiding misfortunes. He is a treasure that protects the house.

Jadeite Acala

Acala is the patron saint of the zodiac sign Rooster and a symbol of rationality. He can protect you silently, enable you to recognize your mistakes on the road of life, grasp every opportunity in life, make good use of your own wisdom, cope with all kinds of difficulties, and make your career successful, your family happy, and your wishes come true.

Turquoise Daruma

Bodhidharma had a connection with Buddha throughout his life. His six senses were pure, his mind was as clear as a mirror, he was silent all day long, pure and inaction, he was proficient in Mahayana, he saw his true nature, he had no greed or desire, he saw through the world, which means he could get rid of all worries, everything would go smoothly and life would be comfortable. Facing the wall for nine years finally yields results, which means one is extremely talented, well-read and successful in his studies.

Jade Arhat

Arhat is the abbreviation of Arahant. Arhat has an indestructible body of Vajra. He lives in different parts of the world, protects the righteous path, subdues demons and monsters, teaches according to circumstances, blesses believers, and saves all living beings.

Jade God of Wealth

In Chinese Taoism, the God of Wealth is the deity in charge of the world's wealth, symbolizing prosperity, good luck, and everything going smoothly.

Jade Birthday Star

The Star of Longevity, also known as the Southern Star, is the god of longevity in ancient mythology and also a deity in Taoism. It symbolizes health, longevity, and eternal life.

Every piece of jade has its own unique beautiful meaning. Among the many types of jade, which one do you like?

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