Withspringin full swing, birdsong fills the air in much of China. And just like manyplantsand creatures in China, birds can represent a range of different qualities, from sorrow (the cuckoo) to longevity (the crane) and romance (mandarin ducks). Here are some symbolic birds that often appe...
carvings and pendants throughout history. Birds of prey like owls and eagles have been seen in tombs to reflect rebirth, renewal and protection. The noble crane was regarded by Daoists as a divine bird and symbolises longevity, while parrots, especially in a pair, can represent love and ...
Coyote - The Trickster, Humor, Charm, Folly of Self-Deception and Survival, Prankster, insight, playful. The coyote symbolizes duality and the ability to present both sides of an issue. Clowning and humor, perhaps sarcastic. Crane - Water, End of Summer, Migration, Solitude, independence. Cric...
Gray hair doesn't necessarily mean looking aged. Some old people can look very young even though their hair has gone white. Thischengyudescribes such people, with 鹤发 meaning the hair was as white as a crane’s feathers, and 童颜 meaning one looks as young as a child. It generally means...
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