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Chinese Symbols and Meanings
Commonly Used Symbols and Their Meanings
Chinese symbols and meanings infiltrate the cities and landscapes of the region. From art
to architecture, clothing to kitchenware, symbols of luck, prosperity, and abundance are
sure to be found.
The Chinese believe that incorporating positive symbols in their lives will inexorably
lead to positive results in their existence. This is a valid belief, as it has been proven that
whatever one focuses upon inevitably makes its way into one's life.
Below are some common Chinese symbols and meanings are included.
Five Fortunes Surround Longevity:
Five bats grouped together create the extremely auspicious and popular motif of the "five good fortunes." These five good fortunes are: Wealth, Health, Longevity, Love, and Virtue. Red bats are especially lucky omen because red is believed to be the color that wards off evil. The embroidered bat motif around the symbol of longevity is a hugely powerful symbol. For more great information on bat symbolism, check out Tattoo-Meanings.com
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Longevity Symbol
Longevity is the most highly esteemed value of the five-fold happinesses. The desire for
long life is embodied many Chinese traditions. Longevity wishes are inscribed on scrolls, engraved in bronze, and embroidered.
Longevity and Love Symbol
This symbol increases its favor with the beholder as it also includes the presence of the
butterfly. The Chinese symbol and meaning of the butterfly is that of young love,
specifically undying love. Story has it that a young male scholar was deeply in love with
a rich man's daughter who returned his love. Being a poor scholar, the young man was
rejected by the young woman's father. The father separated the couple, and forbid them
from seeing each other. Heartbroken, the lovers die, and are reunited in death.
Reincarnated as butterflies, the two are together forever.
Chinese Sunset Symbol
The sun is the most potent symbol and source of Yang energy. It purifies and energizes
at the same time. Also a symbol of balance, the legend states that there were originally
ten suns, making the world too hot. The Divine Archer Yi had to kill nine of the suns to
restore cosmic balance and harmony.
More pages of like interest on this website:
Chinese Symbols Main Page
Chinese Animal Symbols
Chinese Dragons
Chinese Flower Symbols
Chinese Symbol for Longevity
Common Chinese Symbols and Meanings
Chinese Symbol Writing
Chinese Yin Yang Symbols
Chinese Zodiac Signs
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