Peach(桃) TaoImmortal deity and longevity Dragon fruit(火龙果) Huǒ lóng guǒAuspicious fruits that bring good luck Persimmon(柿) ShiLongevity and good fortune Pineapple(菠萝) BōluóBrings prosperity and luck Apple(苹果) píng guǒBrings harmony and tranquility ...
To give to an immortal young gentleman the first branch 位列三台 位列三台 wei lie san tai May you rank among the three highest offices of State 風雲際會 金榜題名 风云际会 金榜题名 feng yun ji hui jin bang ti ming Meeting of wind and clouds -- of the familiarity of friendly interco...
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7) Cao Guojiu (曹国舅) carries a ruyi sceptre or castanets which are two long "clappers" thought to symbolize the ceremonial tables required for admission to the imperial court. How he became an immortal is described in the Ming Dynasty novel "Journey to the West". 8) Lan Caihe (蓝采...
Although Phoenix shares culture and origin with multiple cultures and nations, it was also present in Chinese mythology. In Sinospheric mythology, it’s known as Fenghuang, the immortal bird that is above all other birds in the world.
The Phoenix (Fenghuang) is a symbol of grace and virtue, often depicted alongside the dragon as a representation of yin-yang harmony and conjugal bliss. This immortal bird, embodying the five celestial qualities, marks the reign of a new emperor and symbolizes high virtue and grace. Unlike th...
(fig. 1), is a Japanese transliteration of Sun Wukong, meaning “Monkey Aware ofEmptiness,” an allusion toBuddhist enlightenment. While referencingRhesus macaques and “grandsons,” the surname Sun (孫), is also a veiled symbol for the development of animmortal spirit in Taoist elixir arts. ...
letter;symbol;character;word 565 象 (math.) xiàng 7136 79.3 shape;form;appearance;elephant;image under a map 566 李 lǐ 7121 79.3 (surname Li);plum 567 材 cái 7089 79.3 material 568 yǔ 7062 79.4 dialect;language;speech 569 印 yìn 7057 79.4 stamp;seal;mark;print;abbr. for India ...
An immortal novel, Robinson Crusoe, is one of the most popular works in all literature. Robinson, a legendary character created by Daniel Defoe, survived a terrible shipwreck and was taken to a desert island. You could imagine how hard it...
Falling chopsticks disturbing the immortal: At a meal, it is discourteous if chopsticks accidentally fall to the ground, because falling chopsticks stand for a disturbance of buried ancestors. 5. Chopstick Culture Chopsticks originated from China. Though simple and little, they are a great invention...