The most comprehensive meaning of jade pendants in history

There are hundreds of shapes of finished jade products, and each one has a different meaning.

1. Plants

Chili pepper: symbolizes prosperity.

Eggplant: Long and thin means longevity.

Pumpkin: It represents a golden nest and a blessed home, which means wealth and prosperity.

Lotus seeds: All roads lead to smooth sailing, meaning abundant wealth and the birth of many sons.

Wheat ears: The pattern of wheat ears on jade symbolizes peace every year.

Persimmon: The persimmon pattern on jade means everything goes well.

Longevity peach: The longevity peach pattern on jade symbolizes the blessing of longevity.

Peanuts: The peanut pattern on jade symbolizes immortality. It can also mean prosperous business.

Bamboo joints: Bamboo brings peace and success. Hanging it in front of your chest means you have confidence.

Green beans: "Lucky beans" are said to be often eaten as a delicacy in temples, and monks call them "Buddha beans".

Lotus root: It represents a perfect match made in heaven. It is transparent and can see through everything, implying that the baby born will be smart.

Water chestnut: The pattern of water chestnut on jade symbolizes cleverness. If water chestnut and onion are together, it means smartness.

Cabbage: When talking about jade, the first thing that comes to mind is cabbage, which is the most common jade carving. It symbolizes "a hundred fortunes" and means getting rich.

Peony: The peony pattern on jade symbolizes wealth. If peony and bottle are together, it means wealth and peace.

Plum blossom: The plum blossom pattern on jade symbolizes lasting pride. Because its flower has five petals, it also symbolizes the five blessings of life.

Lily: The lily pattern on jade symbolizes a happy marriage. If lily and lotus root are together, it means they are a perfect match and will live happily ever after. (This pendant is very cool)

Orchid: The orchid pattern on jade symbolizes noble character. If orchids and osmanthus are together, it means that orchids and osmanthus are equally fragrant, which means excellent descendants.

Gourd: The gourd pattern on jade symbolizes fortune and luck. The gourd also means many children and blessings, long generations, deep blessings, and a world filled with blessings.

Conch and gourd: Because they have the function of storing things, they can absorb evil spirits, ward off evil spirits and bring in treasures, and they can also promote the relationship between husband and wife.

Corn, pomegranate, and grapes: Because they contain many grains, they are chosen to symbolize "many children and good fortune" and "ten thousand generations of descendants". Gourds, flowers, leaves, and vines are carved, with the many seeds in the gourd and the word "man" being homophones with "wan". Corn also has a meaning of "making a big splash" in the South.

Open-mouthed pomegranate, grape or gourd: spreads hundreds of seeds. According to old legend, King Wen of Zhou had a hundred sons. The number of pomegranate seeds represents a hundred children, and there is also the saying of "gourd of descendants".

Emerald green leaves represent vitality and imply that the tree of life is evergreen. Girls wearing emerald leaves will remain forever young and beautiful. Old people wearing emerald leaves will be full of energy and more energetic. It is homophonic with "career", which means a prosperous career, a step-by-step promotion, and a higher level of career.

Lotus: The lotus pattern on jade symbolizes being untainted by the mud. If the lotus and plum blossoms are together, it represents harmony and beauty. If the lotus and carp are together, it represents surplus every year. If the lotus and osmanthus are together, it represents the birth of many sons. If there is a pair of lotus pods, it represents the same heart.

A lotus stem or a lotus leaf: Qinglian is homophonic with "qinglian", which means clean and honest. The lotus is known as the flower of gentlemen in my country. Zhou Dunyi's "On the Love of Lotus" in the Song Dynasty praised the lotus as "growing out of the mud but not being stained, washing in the clear water but not being coquettish, the fragrance becoming clearer as it spreads further, standing tall and clean, it can be admired from afar but not played with", so the lotus has a noble and elegant image. "The first rank of integrity" is a metaphor for a smooth career and being an honest official.

Butterfly: symbolizes love.

Crane: The first rank official in the court.

Five little chicks: five successful candidates. (Find the weirdness: How many chickens are there in the photo?)

Swan: purity, loyalty, and nobility.

Spider: Contentment brings happiness from heaven.

Crab: Because of its eight legs crawling sideways, it often symbolizes unexpected wealth and money coming from all directions.

Beetle: To put it simply, it means "the richest in the world".

Goldfish: The pattern of goldfish on jade symbolizes abundance of wealth and wealth.

Rooster: The rooster pattern on jade symbolizes good luck and fortune.

Quail: The quail pattern on jade symbolizes peace and good fortune.

Gecko: The gecko pattern on jade means happiness.

Hundred Birds Picture: The pattern of hundreds of birds on jade means hundreds of birds paying homage to the phoenix.

Cicada: It means making a big splash; it can also be worn by children, meaning "smart".

Bat: Good fortune has arrived or it is a blessing from heaven, so it can be called: lucky star shining brightly.

Carp: The pattern of carp jumping over the dragon gate on jade symbolizes rapid advancement in career and career.

Reindeer: The deer pattern on jade symbolizes lasting blessings and fortune. If a deer is with an official, it means promotion and reward.

Toad: The toad pattern on jade symbolizes wealth and fortune. If the cicada is with a osmanthus tree, it means winning the first prize in the imperial examination.

Elephant: The pattern of elephant on jade symbolizes good luck or happiness. If an elephant and a bottle are together, it means peace and prosperity.

Lion: The lion pattern on jade symbolizes bravery, and two lions represent everything going well. The big and small lions represent the Grand Tutor and the Junior Tutor, which means high positions and power.

Magpie: The pattern of magpie on jade symbolizes joy. Two magpies represent double happiness. If a magpie and a badger are together, it means joy. If a magpie and a leopard are together, it means good news. If a magpie and a lotus are together, it means consecutive successes.

Fish: Most of them are called "Year after year of abundance" and are carved with lotus leaves (lotus) and carp (surplus). Some even have boys riding on carp; some are carved with catfish, which means "fish every year".

Badger: It is said that badgers are the most loyal creatures in the animal kingdom. If one of them gets separated or dies, the other will wait for it for the rest of its life and will never fall in love with someone else. Therefore, there is a saying in the country that carving a pair of badgers is a token of love between couples. The "Shuanghuan" sculpture is two badgers connected head to tail, which means joy and happiness.

Turtle: Ao is a legendary giant turtle or tortoise in the sea. During the Tang and Song dynasties, images of dragons and turtles were carved on the stone slab in the middle of the palace steps. All successful candidates in the imperial examination had to receive the list at the steps of the palace. According to the regulations, the first place in the imperial examination should stand at the top, so the person who wins the top place in the imperial examination is called "独占AO头".

84. Horses in different postures: Eight Horses. Legend has it that King Mu of Zhou had eight horses, and there are different opinions about their names. Volume 1 of "The Travels of Emperor Mu" states: "The emperor's horses are Chiji, Daoli, Baiyi, Yulun, Shanzi, Quhuang, Hualiu and Luer. "The Lost Records of King Mu of Zhou" states: "The king rides eight dragon horses: one is Juedi, whose feet never touch the ground; the second is Mingfanyu, who flies faster than birds; the third is Benxiao, who travels thousands of miles at night; the fourth is Chaoying, who chases the sun; the fifth is Yuhui, whose fur is bright; the sixth is Chaoguang, who looks like a shadow; the seventh is Tengwu, who rides on clouds; the eighth is Jiayi, who has wings on his body. "Other legends are derived from this. Used on jade plaques and jade rings.

Chinese Zodiac:

Rat - Auspicious rat brings luck and fortune

Ox - turn the world around, full of vigor and vitality

Tiger - The tiger is as majestic as a thousand miles away, and the tiger is full of energy

Rabbit - Jade rabbit Ganoderma lucidum, rabbit auspiciousness

Dragon——The dragon soars into the sky and realizes great ambitions

Snakes - Fulu Jade Snake, Golden Snake Dancing

Horse - Galloping horse, immediate success

Sheep - Sheep brings peace and tranquility, three sheep bring prosperity

Monkey - The clever monkey offers longevity, and one will be granted a title and a seal. Wearing a monkey also means avoiding villains.

Rooster - The golden rooster announces the dawn, bringing good luck.

Dog: A sincere heart and a promising future

Pig - lucky pig, good luck, blessings of peace

Buddha's hand: handy, good fortune and longevity

Ruyi: Everything goes as planned and everything goes well (the prototype of Ruyi is Ganoderma lucidum).

God of Wealth: The pattern of the God of Wealth on jade means attracting wealth and treasure.

Nuwa: According to folklore, Nuwa refined five-colored stones to repair the sky.

Houyi: According to folklore, Houyi shot down the sun. Houyi drew his bow and shot an arrow to save all living beings. (I miss him so much, I read his comic books when I was a kid!)

Shouxing: Shouxing is the Nanjixianweng; one of the three stars of happiness, wealth and longevity. It means longevity.

Laozi: A thinker in the Spring and Autumn Period and the founder of Taoism. Lao Tzu's fundamental ideas are self, ordinariness, harmony and cycle.

Maid: When it appears alone, it symbolizes a woman’s broad mind and is often combined with other graphics to form a combined graphic.

Angels: They are spirits that serve God. They are sent by God to help people who need salvation and to convey God's will. They are God's spokespersons on earth.

Fisherman: He is a legendary immortal who fishes. Every time he casts his net, he always gets a big catch. Wearing the Jade Fisherman will ensure prosperous business and continuous profits. The fisherman gains the profit: it implies good fortune and luck.

The phoenix with red first wings faces the sun: the phoenix facing the sun symbolizes beauty and brightness, and is also praised as "talents meet in a bright era" and "life meets in a prosperous age".

Pixiu and golden toad: These are the most popular themes nowadays. These two treasures are spiritual beasts that attract wealth and ward off evil. The golden toad is a subject that can only be found in jade carvings. The three-legged toad has the ability to spit out money, so it has become a symbol of attracting wealth. The golden toad containing money should be placed with its mouth facing inside the house, while the golden toad without money should be placed with its mouth facing outside the house. Legend has it that the Pixiu is the ninth son of the Dragon King. Because it only eats and does not defecate, it can bring wealth. There is a record in the "Western Regions" of the Han Dynasty: "In the Wugoshanli State there are Taoba, lions, and urine cows." Meng Kang commented: Taoba, also known as Fuba, is like a deer with a long tail. The one-horned one is called Tianlu, and the two-horned one is called Pixie. Pixie is the Pixiu.

Qilin Picture: A beast with one horn on its head, a lion face, an ox body, a scaly tail, and fire under its feet. It looks like a deer or a Qilin, an animal in ancient legends, which was called "the benevolent beast" in ancient times and is often used as a symbol of good luck. “The unicorn, the phoenix, the tortoise and the dragon are called the Four Spirits.” "Li Yun" in the Book of Rites states: "In the mountains come chariots, in the rivers come horse images, and in the suburbs the phoenix and the unicorn are all in the suburbs." "Zha" is the same as "lai", which means swamp. The unicorn pattern on the back of the Han Dynasty was similar to the appearance of horses and deer, and the image of the unicorn was gradually perfected after the Han Dynasty. The unicorn patterns in carpets and cultural relics are mostly "unicorn delivering a child" and "unicorn spitting out a jade book". Because the unicorn is a lucky animal, it is also a metaphor for outstanding people. The unicorn delivering a child and the unicorn spitting out a jade book both imply the birth of outstanding people. There are round-carved jade unicorns and plaque-shaped jade unicorns.

There is a cloud under the galloping horse: "The Pegasus is free to fly." In ancient legends, the Pegasus is a mythical beast that can fly. "The Pegasus is free to fly" implies unrestrained momentum and extraordinary talent. The running horse pattern symbolizes immediate success in many occasions.

A fairy woman is flying: Chang'e flying to the moon. Chang'e is the wife of Houyi in mythology. Houyi obtained the elixir of immortality from the Queen Mother of the West. After Chang'e took it, she fled to the Moon Palace. Seen on jade plaques from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Arhat: The Arhat-shaped pattern on jade symbolizes the guardian deity who can drive away evil and suppress evil and bless you with peace and good fortune.

Guanyin: There are many types, such as Guanyin holding a child is the Guanyin who brings children; Guanyin holding a pure bottle is the Guanyin who brings blessings; next to Guanyin stands a boy named Shancai holding a lotus leaf, which means those who seek wealth will get what they wish for and have surplus every year.

Buddhas and Bodhisattvas: Jade has patterns of Tathagata, Bodhidharma and Guanyin, which means that blessings (Buddha) are by your side and bless you with peace.

Eight Immortals: Jade carries patterns of the Eight Immortals, including Zhang Guolao, Lü Dongbin, Han Xiangzi, He Xiangu, Li Tieguai, Zhongli, Cao Guojiu and Lan Caihe. There are also patterns of eight magical instruments carved on jade, including gourd, fan, fish drum, flower basket, yin-yang board, flute, lotus and sword. The Eight Immortals or Eight Treasures symbolize Zhang Xian's abilities and longevity and happiness. (This piece of work is an heirloom from a friend of mine!)

Three old immortals: Three stars shining brightly. In ancient times, the gods of fortune, wealth and longevity were called the "Three Stars". Legend has it that the god of fortune is in charge of fortune and misfortune, the god of wealth is in charge of wealth, and the god of longevity is in charge of life and death. "Three Stars Shining High" symbolizes happiness, wealth and longevity.

Many immortals each hold gifts: the immortals celebrate the birthday. Legend has it that on March 3rd, the birthday of the Queen Mother, all the gods come to congratulate her, to bring good luck and joy. It can be seen on jade screens, round-carved mountains and round-carved pen holders.

A fairy holding a flower basket is scattering flowers: the fairy scatters flowers. Buddhist stories. The "Vimalakirti Sutra - Chapter on Viewing All Living Beings" records that in Vimalakirti's room, there was a celestial maiden who scattered celestial flowers on the bodies of the Bodhisattvas, and they all fell down. But when they reached the great disciple, they stayed on and did not fall off. The celestial maiden said: “The bad habits have not yet been eliminated, so the flowers have stuck to your body.” This means that the celestial maiden scatters flowers to test the spiritual attainments of the Bodhisattvas and the disciples of the voice-hearers. In Song Jianzhi's "Setting up a Fast and Lamenting Buddhism", there is a poem: "The goddesses scatter flowers, adorning the grass and trees in the mountains and forests." Therefore, the meaning of this poem is "Spring is in full swing and people are back." Used in jade plaques of Ming and Qing dynasties.

Zhong Kui: a character in legendary stories. According to legend, Emperor Minghuang of Tang Dynasty dreamed of a big ghost catching a small ghost and eating it while he was ill. The big ghost called himself Zhong Kui. He failed the military examination during his lifetime and was determined to eliminate all evil spirits in the world after his death. After the Emperor woke up, he ordered the painter Wu Daozi to paint a picture (see Shen Kuo's "Mengxi Bitan"). According to the old custom, people would hang up Zhong Kui's bell during the Dragon Boat Festival, which was said to be able to drive away ghosts and evil spirits.

Guan Gong: Guan Yu was loyal, brave and steadfast throughout his life. He was not moved by gold, silver or treasures and was revered by Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Merchants admired Guan Gong's loyalty and trustworthiness even more, and regarded him as their patron saint of getting rich and worshipped him as the God of Wealth.

Doraemon: As an evergreen image, Doraemon has accompanied the growth of several generations of children. How many different kinds of props does Doraemon have in his pocket? Since the serialization of the Doraemon series began, more than 1,300 secret props have appeared in the 25 years since the series began! He is also a mythical character who accompanied me in my childhood!

Mickey Mouse: Mickey Mouse (also known as Mickey Mouse or Mickey) is an animated character created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1928 and is the representative figure of Disney Company. Children's favorite!

IV. Utensils

Teapot: Bringing Good Fortune and Prosperity

Peace locket: The peace locket pattern on jade symbolizes peace and safety.

Kite: The pattern of a kite on jade symbolizes rapid rise to the top or success.

Valley nail pattern: The pattern of valley nail pattern on jade is a common decoration in bronze and ancient jade, symbolizing a good harvest and a rich life.

Aquarius: The pattern of a vase on jade symbolizes peace. If the bottle is with quail and ruyi, it means peace and happiness. If the bottle and the bell are together, it means that all beings are safe.

Music, chess, calligraphy and painting: the four arts. Music, chess, calligraphy and painting are indispensable cultural relics in the daily life of ancient Chinese literati and craftsmen, used to enhance their knowledge and improve their taste. The design of the "Four Arts" in the pattern is simple, elegant and rhythmic. Used on jade plaques. Eight Treasures: Eight Treasures of Spring. The "Eight Treasures" are divided into two categories; the Buddhist Eight Treasures include wheel, conch, treasure umbrella, white cover, lotus, treasure jar, goldfish, and Meng Chang, commonly known as "wheel, conch, umbrella, cover, flower jar, fish and Meng Chang". The Eight Taoist Treasures are the Eight Immortals' magical weapons for protection, which are the fishing drum, sword, flower basket, strainer, gourd, fan, yin-yang board, and flute. The pattern of eight connected treasures is called "Eight Treasures Connected Spring" or "Eight Treasures of Good Fortune". Used on jade plaques and jade vessels from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

5. Combined graphics

Two deer walking side by side: smooth sailing.

Egrets, lotus leaves, and longans: all from the same family.

Begonia, two white-headed birds: two white birds in the hall.

Peanut and dragon pattern: prosperous business.

Made up of many goldfish: a house full of gold and jade.

An ear of wheat, a bottle and a quail: peace every year.

Two catfish side by side: there will be fish every year.

A heron, a bottle and a quail: safe journey.

Persimmon and magpie: symbolize continuous good news.

A lot of persimmons: everything goes well, expressing people's good wishes.

A few persimmons and peaches: everything goes as you wish. The persimmon holes represent "all things", and the peach is shaped like a heart, indicating that many things are going as planned. There are also round carvings on jade vessels and jade plaques used in the Qing Dynasty.

Three magpies, three laurels or three ingots: three pieces of good news. In the ancient imperial examination system, the first place in the provincial examination, metropolitan examination and palace examination was called Jieyuan, Huiyuan and Zhuangyuan, collectively known as the "Three Yuans". In the Ming Dynasty, the top three candidates in the imperial examination were called "Sanyuan", namely, Zhuangyuan, Bangyan and Tanhua. "Sanyuan" is the ladder that ancient scholars dreamed of to rise to officialdom. The magpie is a lucky bird that announces good news. Three laurel yuan or three yuan treasures symbolize "Sanyuan", which is a pattern that expresses hope and yearning for advancement.

Magu fairy holds longevity peaches in her hands: Magu offers longevity. Magu, a fairy in ancient mythology. Ge Hong's "Biographies of Immortals" says that she was from Jianchang and practiced Taoism in Guyu Mountain, southeast of Mouzhou. During the reign of Emperor Huan of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he responded to the call of Wang Fangping and surrendered to Cai Jing's house. When he was eighteen or nineteen years old, he could turn rice into pearls by throwing it. He said that he had seen the East China Sea turn into mulberry fields three times, and that the water in Penglai was shallower than before, and perhaps it would turn into flat land again. Later generations used "苍海桑田" to describe the rapid changes in the world. Her fingers were like bird claws. When Cai Jing saw them, he thought: "When my back itches, I can use these claws to crawl on it. That would be great." It is also said that on March 3rd, which is the birthday of the Queen Mother of the West, she brewed wine with Ganoderma lucidum on the banks of the Jiangzhu River to wish her a happy birthday. Therefore, in the old days, people who wished women a happy birthday often gave gifts with images of Magu offering longevity. Seen on jade screens and jade plaques from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Ruyi and monkey together means: Ruyi Fenghou, which means wishing the recipient a smooth and successful career!

Five bats: represents five blessings.

Bats and sunrise or waves: represents blessings as vast as the East Sea.

Bats, longevity peaches, water chestnuts and plum blossoms: good fortune and longevity. Often seen on jade plaques.

A bat next to a coin: blessing is at hand. It means good luck and happiness are coming.

Five bats holding a longevity peach: longevity and a hundred blessings (five blessings holding longevity), symbolizing a perfect life and success in all aspects.

Bats and layers of lines: flowing clouds and a hundred blessings. The former refers to blessing, the latter represents good fortune, and the layers of cloud patterns represent continuity. Flowing clouds and a hundred blessings represent endless blessings.

A bat, a longevity peach, and two ancient coins: good fortune and longevity. In the pattern, a bat symbolizes "blessing", a longevity peach symbolizes "longevity", and two ancient coins symbolize "double happiness". The pattern's homophonic meaning implies a happy, long and beautiful life.

Bats, peaches and Ganoderma lucidum represent blessings to the soul. The peach represents longevity and its shape resembles a heart; the bat represents blessing. Lingzhi means spiritual. The pattern of the three combined represents the arrival of happiness and makes people's hearts connected.

Bats on top, pumpkins on the bottom: Bats represent blessings from heaven, and pumpkins represent longevity. So it can be said that they have both blessings and longevity. Bats fly in the sky, pumpkins grow on the ground, and pumpkin vines are long and continuous, which implies lingering love, so it can also be called: forever.

Bats, deer, peaches and the word "happiness": happiness, wealth, longevity and joy. In the past, people often used the "bat" to represent the "blessing" of happiness; the "deer" to represent the "wealth"; the longevity peach to represent the "longevity", and added the word "joy" to express the yearning for happiness, wealth, longevity and joy. It is often seen in jade plaques from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

A bat, a peach, a pomegranate or a lotus seed: blessings and longevity. "Zhuangzi Tian Di" says: "Yao looked at Hua, and the people of Huafeng said, 'Hey, sage, please come in and bless you, so that you can live longer.' Yao said, 'No.' 'May you be rich.' Yao said, 'No.' 'May you have more sons.' Yao replied, 'No.'" Therefore, the ancients used "Three Mores" (more blessings, more longevity, and more male children) as a word of blessing. The name “pomegranate” means its many seeds, and the name “lotus seed” means giving birth to many sons. This picture shows a round-carved jade piece, which is also used for jade plaques.

Bats, longevity peaches, pomegranates, and ruyi: three mores and nine likes. "The Book of Songs, Xiaoya, Tian Bao" goes like this: "As big as a mountain, as a mound, as wind and as a hill, as a river reaching its destination, and everything increases... As constant as the moon, as rising as the sun, as long-lived as the southern mountain, never collapsing, like the luxuriant pine and cypress, and everything is yours." The poem is named "Tian Bao" and nine "like" characters are used in the poem, which means to congratulate the endless blessings and longevity. In the pattern, Ruyi is used to represent "Nine Likes". There are round-carved jade pieces and jade plaques in this picture.

A big lion and a small lion: Grand Tutor and Junior Tutor. Taishi is the name of a palace. In the Zhou Dynasty, there were three dukes, namely Dashi, Taizhi and Dabao. Dashi was the most respected of the three dukes. Shaoshi is the name of a palace. It was a member of the Zhou Dynasty's he and Chunfu family, that is, the music master. The lion and the teacher are the same, which means there is no teacher but a young one, and it expresses the desire of generations to hold high positions. This type of round-carved jade artifact existed from the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. The pattern of one big dragon and one small dragon is called "teaching a son to become a dragon" or "hoping a son to become a dragon". There are round-carved animal pieces and jade plaques from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Rooster and deer: high position and generous salary.

Rooster plus cockscomb: promotion in official rank.

A big rooster teaches his little chickens to crow: teaching your children to become famous.

A rooster crows, with a rose next to it: long life and wealth. A rooster stretching its neck and crowing, a branch of peony flowers: long life and wealth. The crowing of a rooster symbolizes longevity, and the peony is a flower of wealth and prosperity, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. There is also a pattern of longevity, with a rooster stretching its neck and crowing loudly, with several ears of wheat beside it. These patterns are commonly seen on jade plaques from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

A doll is stretching out its hand with a flying bat on it: blessing comes from heaven. The bat flying in the sky is about to fall into your hand, which means "blessings come from heaven", "blessings come from heaven", "great blessings from heaven", etc.

An eagle and a crab: It is named "Unimpeded Smoothness", do you know why? If you are in business, it can be understood as great ambitions, wealth coming from all directions, and being the richest in the world; and if you are in official circles, it can be understood as being independent and heroic, dominating the world. But I call it: Unimpeded Smoothness, that's because the eagle flies in the sky and the crab can come from the sea and the land. I can soar, run rampant, and swim freely on the land, sea and air. No matter in official circles or business circles, of course, there are no obstacles in my way.

A monkey lies on an elephant: he will be granted a title of nobility and appointed as prime minister, or it can be said: There will be an elephant in peace, and he will be granted a title of nobility steadily, which means a smooth promotion.

An elephant and a pot of evergreen: everything is renewed, symbolizing good luck, peace and prosperity, and continuous wealth. In addition, elephants also symbolize peace and auspiciousness. For example, the pendant "Peace and Elephant" means that the world is at peace and the times are prosperous.

There is a peach on the top, a Ruyi next to it and a monkey on the bottom: the monkey means being granted a title and promoted; the peach symbolizes longevity; and Ruyi is also Ganoderma lucidum, meaning health preservation and longevity; the monkey is also the Monkey King, meaning great fortune, and the peach is shaped like a heart, which means blessings come to the heart, and Ruyi as one wishes means that heaven will grant one's wishes.

Crane, deer and pine: Crane and deer live together in spring. The deer represents fortune and "six", and the crane uses its homonym to represent "he", which means east, south, west and north of heaven and earth; the pine tree means longevity, symbolizing eternal bathing in spring, happiness and good luck.

There is a dragon in the sky, a carp in the water, a dragon head and a fish body, and a carp leaping above the Dragon Gate: the transformation of fish and dragon. There is a story about a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate in ancient times. Any carp that can leap over the Dragon Gate can turn into a dragon, otherwise it will return with a red spot on its forehead and will remain a fish forever. The fish leaping over the dragon gate represents success, rapid advancement and steady advancement.

Two cloud dragons and a fire bead: two dragons playing with a bead. The dragon bead is a precious bead that can avoid fire and disaster. It represents turning misfortune into good fortune and good luck. . There is a saying in Tongya that "the dragon ball is in the jaw". The dragon ball is considered to be a precious ball that can avoid water and fire. There are two dragons playing with a pearl, a group of dragons playing with a pearl, and a cloud dragon holding longevity, all of which express auspiciousness and peace and wish for peace and longevity. It appeared from the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, both in round carvings and jade plaques.

Pine, crane and pine tree: Pine and crane prolong life. Pine is the tallest of all trees and symbolizes longevity. It can also mean having ambition and integrity. Therefore, wearing a jade pendant with pine and crane patterns on it represents longevity and noble ambition and integrity.

Two magpies on the plum blossom branch: joyful. Magpies represent happiness, and two of them represent double happiness. The plum blossom refers to the eyebrows, and the magpie standing on the plum branch implies joy on the eyebrows and double happiness.

There is a spider in a spider web: good news from heaven. According to folklore, the spider is a "happy spider" and this pattern means "joy from the sky".

There is a bee and a monkey on a horse: you will be promoted to a marquis immediately. The three animals are used to express the meaning of "becoming a marquis soon". If this pattern has a big monkey carrying a small monkey on its back, it means "generations of monkeys."

Pine, bamboo and plum: They represent noble moral character and upright character. Pine, bamboo and plum are collectively known as the "Three Friends of Winter", and pine, bamboo, plum and orchid are known as the "Four Gentlemen". Pine is a symbol of evergreen, upright and fortitude, bamboo is a symbol of noble integrity and humble mind. Marshal Ye Jianying once wrote a poem to praise bamboo: "The colorful brush soars into the sky to paint overflowing thoughts, and the humble and strong character is my teacher. It is valuable to have a bamboo in your heart to withstand the test of difficulties." Bamboo has nodes, and each node is upward. The emerald bamboo nodes also indicate progress every day, getting stronger year by year. The plum blossom has the qualities of not being afraid of difficulties, perseverance and tenacity. Its spirit, shape, rhyme and fragrance have always been respected by people. Throughout the ages, there are countless poems praising the plum blossom. The orchid is a traditional famous flower in my country, and is known as the "Hometown of Kings" and "National Fragrance". The ancients often used orchids instead of fragrance, and gave it a noble and unconventional image. The crane has always been loved by people for its noble, free and easy, and elegant image, and is a symbol of longevity.

Writing brush, silver ingot and ruyi: everything will go as you wish. "Bi" and "bi" are homophones, "ding" and "ding" are synonyms, and adding "ruyi" means "it will definitely be as you wish". It is mostly used for royal brands and was common in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Heroes battle of wits: an eagle and a bear vying for the head. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "The tiger eagle has a wingspan of over ten feet and can fight tigers." "Xiaoya of the Book of Songs" says: "The bear is a sinner and is a good omen for men." "Ying" and "Ying" are homophones, while "Bear" and "Xiong" are homophones. When birds of prey and fierce beasts fight, when two brave men contend, the wise one wins. There is also a pattern of an eagle perched on a pine tree and a bear on the ground, glaring at each other as if they were about to fight. This is used to illustrate the hero's great wisdom and courage. Most of them are small round-carved ornaments and jade plaques.

The dragon and monkey shapes: The dragon can be understood as a prosperous business, and the monkey means being granted a title and being promoted. So the meaning of this can be understood as: getting promoted and getting rich.

One dragon and one phoenix: dragon and phoenix bring good luck, meaning a happy marriage and good fortune. There are many legends about dragons. The "Records of the Grand Historian" began to link dragons with emperors. "At that time, thunder and lightning appeared in the sky. Taigong went to see and saw a dragon above. She was already pregnant, and gave birth to Gao Ke." The phoenix began to be called a horse of auspiciousness in the book "Huainanzi". The male one is called a phoenix and the female one is called a phoenix. The dragon and the phoenix are auspicious birds in people's minds. Wherever a dragon appears, there will be a phoenix, and there will be peace in the world and a good harvest. It is mostly used on jade plaques and also used as jade flower inserts. This pattern was very common in the Qing Dynasty.

Crab and beetle: The crab and beetle patterns on jade symbolize wealth.

Quail with chrysanthemums or fallen leaves means living and working in peace and contentment.

Boy riding a dragon: The pattern of a boy riding a dragon on jade symbolizes success in the imperial examination.

It is composed of big melons, small melons, vines and leaves: a continuous flow of melons. The saying "瓜瓞绵绵" comes from "The Book of Songs•Daya•Mian": "瓜瓞绵绵, the people are born." The big melon in the picture is called a melon, and the small melon is called a deer. The melons grow from generation to generation. In the past, it was a metaphor for a prosperous family. Nowadays, it is a metaphor for a good harvest and abundant fruit.

There is a lively jumping carp on the water waves: leaping high, and the word "fish" is homophonic with "one", so the carp leaping over the dragon gate expresses the good wishes for rapid success in career and business.

Ear of corn, bottle, and quail: peace every year. The homophony of "Sui Sui (Sui) Ping (Ping) An (Quil)" is used to express people's good wishes for peace and good fortune. Jade plaque patterns from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Mountains, water, pine trees or sea and green mountains: live as long as the Southern Mountains. "May you be as blessed as the long-flowing water of the East Sea, and as long-lived as the evergreen pines of the Southern Mountains" is a common couplet. This pattern is also called "Longevity Mountain and Sea of ​​Blessings". It is used as a decorative pattern on jade pieces and jade plaques.

There is a crane and a clam fighting, and a fisherman standing nearby: the fisherman benefits. "The Warring States Policy - The Policy of Yan - II": "When Zhao was about to attack Yan, Su Dai said to King Weihui of Yan, 'Now when I came across the Yi River, a clam just came out of its house, and a crane was pecking at its meat. The clam closed its mouth and clamped its beak. The crane said, 'If it doesn't rain today or tomorrow, the clam will die.' The clam also said to the crane, 'If you don't come out today or tomorrow, the crane will die.' Both of them refused to give up each other, and the fisherman was able to catch them both.'" It is a metaphor for two parties treating each other badly, and a third party benefits as a result. It is often seen in Ming and Qing Dynasty round-carved jade figures and jade plaques.

In the snow, an old man wearing a Haoran scarf rides a donkey across the bridge, holding a plum blossom in his hand: walking in the snow to look for plum blossoms. "Treading Snow to Search for Plum Blossoms" was written based on the story of the later poet Meng Haoran. Meng Haoran (689-740) was a native of Xiangyang, Xiangzhou (now in Hubei Province). He was studious when he was young and had a great love for plum blossoms. He lived in seclusion in Lumen Mountain in his early years. At the age of forty, he traveled to Chang'an, took the imperial examination but failed, so he returned to Xiangyang. Before leaving, he left a poem for Wang Wei. Wang Wei privately invited someone to sign the palace. Just then, Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty arrived. Haoran hid under the bed. Wang Wei told him the truth. Xuanzong was very happy. Haoran came out and recited the poem he had written. Xuanzong thought that Haoran had no intention of seeking an official position, so he went back. Meng Haoran's poem "Farewell to Wang Wei" says: "What are you waiting for in all this solitude? The past is just a passing thought. I want to go in search of fragrant grass, but unfortunately I have to part with my old friend. Who can I rely on on the road? Soulmates are rare in this world. I should just keep my loneliness and close the door of my hometown." Meng Haoran riding a donkey across a bridge to look for plum blossoms in the snow has become a famous story among ancient Chinese poets. This pattern was used in jade inlays on screens, jade plaques, and folding screens during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The boy holds a lotus and a ruyi in his hands and rides on a unicorn: the unicorn brings a child. Qilin is a legendary mythical beast, along with the dragon, phoenix and turtle known as the "Four Spirits". It symbolizes good luck and auspiciousness. According to the "Pictures of Holy Traces", "When Confucius was born, he saw a unicorn spitting out a jade book." Therefore, "Qilin sends a child" means that in a wise and benevolent world, the boy sent by Qilin will grow up to be a talented person and a wise minister to assist the country.

Five boys playing with Maitreya Buddha: Five boys disturbing Maitreya. Meaning: Maitreya Buddha, one of the Mahayana Bodhisattvas in Buddhism. It generally refers to the statue of a fat monk with his chest and abdomen exposed and a smiling face in Buddhist temples, called Maitreya. There are also those who regard the legendary monk Budai as the incarnation of Maitreya Bodhisattva. An old folk porcelain sculpture of five little boys climbing and playing on the body of Maitreya Buddha. Put one at home to symbolize family happiness.

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