The first is the symbol of the lion and why we put the stone lion. Stone lions have been regarded as auspicious animals since ancient times, which can enhance the yang of buildings. Because lions are fierce by nature, they can protect houses from evil spirits. Lions placed at the door are generally a male and a female, in pairs, usually left male and right female, which is in line with China's traditional philosophy of Yin and Yang.
Moreover, the lions at different gates look different, mainly in different manners, which mainly conforms to the purpose of guarding the compound. Lions at the gate of the government are generally more dignified, those at the gate of civilians are more festive, and those in front of the temple are more fierce. This is a difference in style, in order to match the house.
Finally, talk about the significance of these lions. The meaning of the lion has the following five kinds:
1. "Lion" is homophonic with "stone", which means glory.
2. "Reality" and "thinking" are homophonic to show encouragement.
The lion is the mascot to ward off evil spirits, and now it has a third meaning. Many public luxury houses, mostly put lions, are used to town houses to show their glory.
4. The folk lion is the beast of the town house, and it also has the function of avoiding evil spirits. And the lion's mouth is open and closed, which means to breathe out. There is also a saying that Zhang is lucky, closing the door is to keep the money, and the money only eats and does not spit. There is also a saying that they are chanting the Buddha's number, an "A" and an "Mi". These are the meanings given by myself later.
Some units put a pair of stone lions in front of the gate. Why is one foot on the little lion and the other foot on the ball?
5. Male stepping on the ball represents stepping on the world and is a symbol of rights; Mother stepped on the little lion, representing the long-term future generations! This is the most common explanation.
Some units put a pair of stone lions in front of the gate. Why is one foot on the little lion and the other foot on the ball?
Did you see it clearly? We now adopt the fifth explanation. A man stepping on the ball symbolizes right, and a woman stepping on a lion represents many children and grandchildren! Where do you put it? The man is on the left and the woman is on the right.
Of course, most of these meanings are explained by people's subjective feelings, and some people put stone lions at their doorsteps, which are purely decorative. We outsiders should not speculate.
This is just a simple explanation of Shishi. As a family, don't spray!