The cultural soul of jadeite - blessing culture

Jade was introduced to China from Burma in the 16th century. This small green stone is deeply loved by the Chinese people. It has taken deep root in Chinese soil and absorbed the essence of Chinese culture. China's traditional jade culture is fully expressed in jadeite.

1. China’s Culture of Blessing

Since ancient times, people have been pursuing "happiness". From emperors and generals to ordinary people, all regard "happiness" as an ideal state of life. People seek blessings, hope for blessings, and cherish blessings. "Blessings" have become the common psychology of the Chinese nation. People's pursuit of happiness can be well reflected in the carved patterns and meanings of jade. The patterns carved from jadeite are mainly reflected in the following ways under the influence of thousands of years of Chinese culture:

(1) Through allegory and symbolism. Use concrete images to express abstract concepts. For example, the turtle, crane, pine and cypress symbolize longevity, expressing people's expectations for health and longevity; the peony and magnolia symbolize wealth and express people's pursuit of wealth and money; the pine, bamboo and plum symbolize nobility, expressing pure friendship and noble character.

(2) Use pictograms or homophones. For example, the Chinese character “fish” is homophonic with “yu”, which stands for surplus every year; the Chinese character “bat” is homophonic with “happiness”, the Chinese character “deer” is homophonic with “lucky fortune”, and the Chinese character “beast” is homophonic with “longevity”. Together, they imply the complete blessing, wealth, and longevity.

(3) Use auspicious words. For example, the characters for blessing, longevity, and happiness express good wishes.

(4) Use images from myths and legends. For example, Guanyin, Maitreya Big Belly Jade Buddha, Pixiu, dragon and phoenix, etc., are used to express people’s wishes and pursuits for the best life.

Blessing culture is an important part of Chinese traditional culture that cannot be ignored, and jade is a good carrier of blessing culture. Traditional Chinese blessing culture is well reflected.

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