Why do many government departments or banks put some stone lions in front of their doors?

? Lion, a very common god beast in China, represents public power and majesty, is the most upright symbol, can avoid the invasion of evil spirits, and is one of the most powerful feng shui mascots. Generally, lions are released by public institutions or large enterprises. A pair of lions are usually placed on both sides of the gates of government, courts, banks and other departments.

Because the lion is majestic, it can show the public rights of Roewe. Generally, lions are placed in pairs, and they are left male and right female, which is in line with China's traditional philosophy of Yin and Yang. The lion on the left steps on the ball, which represents stepping on the world and is a symbol of strength; On the right, the lioness steps on the little lion, indicating that the offspring are long and the mother is the master of the world.

Bank lion, the lion's mouth closes one by one, Zhang is lucky, closing means keeping money, and money only means eating or not spitting.

In the traditional culture of China, the "lion" plays an important role. Generally speaking, there are three meanings: first, "lion" and "teacher" are homophonic, containing honor and meaning; Secondly, "reality" and "real thinking" are homophonic to show encouragement; Third, the lion is a mascot to ward off evil spirits. Among them, the third meaning is dominant. Gate lions are generally left male and right female. The male lion treads the ball with his left hoof, commonly known as "Tai Shi", while the female lion caresses her cubs with her right hoof, commonly known as "Shao Shi", and often rolls her hair into a knot, which is called "bun". This "bun" can't be carved in large quantities at will.

The head of the stone lion in front of the official residence is engraved with 13 papules, which is called "Thirteen Taibao". Every time you drop one level, you will drop one level. Putting a stone lion in front of the door of an official below level seven is crossing. Shinto Stone Elephant students are more demanding. The stone lions in front of the imperial tomb are far more powerful than those placed in front of the prince's grave and the princess's grave, both in shape and momentum. Stone lions represent power and majesty. When the lion's mouth is opened and closed, it means lucky. When it is closed, it means keeping money, and money only means eating and not spitting.