However, there are certain rules for worshipping Guan Yu, which is not only a part of China culture, but also a folk custom agreement. Combining these, China people can be seen, understood and observed by people at the cultural level, which is called "exquisiteness". Here is a brief introduction to some "exquisite" about Guan Gong:
Many people know the image of Guan Gong, namely: phoenix eye, lying silkworm eyebrow, face as heavy as jujube, and five long beards.
Guan Yu is Wu Caishen, and worshipping Guan Yu is of great significance for keeping safe, rich and guarded. The image of Guan Gong has various gestures, which we call "images". Guan Gong has two main and concrete images, one is the so-called "literary image" and the other is the "soldier image". In folk customs, different people worship Guan Gong with different images. "Wen Xiang" and "Wu Xiang" also represent different meanings.
Guan Gong, a literary figure, usually "stabbed a knife and grabbed a beard", while Guan Gong, a martial figure, "raised a knife and pressed a sword". These two gestures of Guan Gong's portrait have specific significance.
"Stabbing a knife" and "holding a beard" express the gestures of Guan Gong's peace and happiness, which means peace in advance, usually doing business. The man who seeks money presents the statue of Guan Gong with the gesture of "stabbing a knife and holding a beard".
"Holding a knife" and "pressing a sword" express Guan Gong's murderous look and strength. Because holding a knife means killing people, Guan Gong at this stage intends to "protect", "cheer" and "bless". In the traditional customs of China, gangs, guilds and societies often worship the image of Guan Gong at this stage.
The above "exquisiteness" is the custom that China people worship Guan Yu, and it is a part of culture rather than superstition. Knowing these cultural customs can avoid being laughed at by knowledgeable people, and knowing these cultural customs can also make tattoo artists face their guests in a more professional state.