The top ten mascots in China are: dragon, phoenix, unicorn, turtle, and brave.
1. Dragon
The dragon is the first auspicious animal in China. It has been the totem of the Chinese nation since ancient times and has the meaning of the throne. Legend has it that the dragon gave birth to nine sons, namely: the eldest son is good at prison for cattle, the second son is good at killing, the third son is good at teasing, the fourth son is good at carrying heavy loads, the fifth son is good at litigation, the sixth son is good at kissing and swallowing, and the seventh son is good at gluttony. Food; the eighth son, the golden cat, is good at fireworks; the ninth son, the pulao, is good at singing.
Kowloon is the nine states, which means imperial power and the world. Therefore, Kowloon symbolizes the ultimate nobility. In the Qing Dynasty, emperors' dragon robes were usually embroidered with nine dragons, but when viewed from the front or back, there were five dragons, which combined with the emperor's title of "Nine-Five Lords", so the five dragons were also auspicious, and the five dragons also meant "dragon dancing".
2. Phoenix
Phoenix is ??the king of birds in ancient Chinese legends and the most famous auspicious bird in ancient China. It is a collective name for both sexes. The male is phoenix and the female is phoenix. Its general name is Phoenix, which is often used to symbolize auspiciousness. In ancient times, it was used to symbolize the queen. The prototype of the rooster in the Chinese zodiac is the phoenix. For thousands of years, the phoenix has been regarded as a symbol of beauty, auspiciousness, kindness, tranquility, virtue, nature, obedience to heaven, humanism, peace and light in the minds of the Chinese people. It often refers to couples loving each other or wishing people a happy marriage.
3. Qilin
The male Qilin is called Qilin, and the female is called Qilin. Qilin is an auspicious animal with a strange appearance. It has a dragon head, antlers, horse hooves, an ox tail, a wolf forehead, and is covered with five colors. Scale armor. People regard Qilin as a mascot, which brings peace and longevity. Qilin is a symbol of auspiciousness and only appears in peaceful and prosperous times. In traditional culture, there has been a saying from ancient times that "Qilin appears in prosperous times". Legend has it that wherever the Qilin steps on, it will bring good luck to the people there, eliminate disasters, and drive away evil spirits. Therefore, there is "Qilin auspiciousness".
There is a folk saying that Qilin sends a child, which is often used to describe outstanding people.
4. Turtle
The texture of the turtle's back is strange and mysterious. The Chinese have always believed that the turtle hides the secrets of heaven and earth, so it has also become a mysterious and rich cultural connotation. animals. At the same time, because the turtle has an extremely long lifespan, it has become a symbol of longevity. People often use "turtle age" to describe people's longevity, or combine it with "crane age" to call it "turtle age and crane longevity" and "turtle age and crane age".
Since ancient times, people have believed that it can bring auspiciousness. Turtles have become the spiritual objects of prophets. Placing jade turtles can transform yin and replenish yang, adjust the balance of yin and yang in the room and the natural magnetic field, and replenish luck. financial position.
5. Pixiu
Pixiu is a mythical beast in ancient Chinese myths and legends. It is said that it has a mouth but no anus, and can swallow everything without defecation. Its staple food is actually Gold, silver and jewelry have the meaning of receiving wealth from all directions. Pixiu is regarded as an auspicious beast that attracts wealth. Ancient Chinese Feng Shui scholars believe that Pixiu is an auspicious animal that can turn disaster into good fortune.
From ancient times to the present, emperors and common people have attached great importance to collecting and wearing Pixiu. In addition to its functions of attracting wealth, bringing luck, and warding off evil spirits, Pixiu can also be used to stabilize the house, change Tai Sui, and promote marriage. etc. There is a traditional Chinese custom of decorating "Pixiu". Pixiu has rich meanings and people believe it can bring joy and good luck.