Maybe you will see two lions in front of banks, hotels, etc. Most friends may get used to it at a glance, and occasionally they will find out where lions are carved more exquisitely. In fact, there is a lot of feng shui knowledge in it. Maybe some friends already know what I'm going to say, so Yao will tell friends who don't know the meaning.
There were no lions in China a long time ago. The lion is a tribute brought back with the peacock after Emperor Wu of Han sent Zhang Qian to the Western Regions. It is precisely because lions are "exotic" that they are rare in number, so they are even more precious. (In ancient times, most people have never seen it, at least not as common as tigers in ancient China. )
Moreover, lions entered China with Buddhism, and their status in Buddhism is still quite high (Bodhisattva Mount), so they are loved by many Buddhists. In addition, after the Han Dynasty, Buddhism prevailed for a while, and the common people regarded it as a symbol of courage and auspiciousness, hoping to ward off evil spirits with the mighty image of a lion, which resulted in lion modeling to suppress or show martial arts.
Because the lion is the patron saint of Buddhism, the lion at the gate of the temple still has a strong Buddhist color. To open one's mouth and close one's mouth is to repeat the Buddha's name: an "A" and a "Mi".
In Feng Shui, tigers, lions and other animals are the kings of animals. Because they eat flesh and blood all their lives, they feel suffocated. It can be used as a calming object in geomantic omen and has the effect of exorcising evil spirits. Moreover, lions and tigers have strong yang and are the bane of all filth. Of course, it is precisely because the tiger and lion, as the king of beasts, are not suitable for all families. Especially for families with children, pregnant women and the elderly, we must choose carefully!