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The Fish-tail Dragon - Yu Lung - represents a
Carp changing into a dragon in ascending a waterfall. Symbol of passing the
Examinations.
Pan K'uei - is an ancient form of Coiled
Dragon.
K'uei Wen or Fin-footed Dragons or Hydra.
Dragon Long is the symbol of the Emperor, the
Son of Heaven, eternity, Yang and Yin, male vigor and fertility, and has
many other attributes. Considered as one of the 12 Ornaments. One of the
most complex and multi-tiered Chinese symbols. The dragon is a good natured
and benign creature. In decorations often two dragons are playing in the
clouds with a ball or large pearl symbolizing its power to bring the
necessary rain.
Phoenix - Feng-Huang - represents the
Empress, beauty, goodness, warmth, prosperity, peace, the Sun, abundance
harvests, reason in government. It is commonly used as a female symbol.
Rules of the Southern Quadrant. Also called Vermilion Bird.
Taotie - Ogre Mask - a sacrificial animal and a
warning against avarice, gluttony, sensuality, self indulgence. Stylized
Full-face zoomorphic mask with ears, horns and large fangs, but without a
lower jaw. In some bronzes the similarity with a water buffalo head without
a lower jaw is obvious, but in many others instances this is not the case.
It appears on bronze vessels of the Shang dynasty and thereafter on objects
in various media, especially those with archaistic decoration. These
fantastic creatures may have served as intermediaries between the world of
men and the realms of the spirits.
Unicorn - Ch'i Lin - symbolizes benevolence,
rectitude. A good omen. Symbol of Military Officials of the 1st Grade.
The Three Legged Toad or Hsia Ma in the Moon which
it swallows during an eclipse. Symbol of the unattainable and of money
making.
Animals
Cat - the Protector of silkworms and disperses evil
spirits.
Deer - Lu - longevity and also is the
official emolument, honor, and success in study.
Elephant - is the last of the 4 Animals of Power and
Energy. It represents strength, sagacity, and prudence.
Horse - Ma - Eight horses togetrer in a
decoration represents the famous horses from the story of King Mu (The eight
horses of Wang Mu) from the 10th century BC.
Tortoise - guards the Northern Quadrant. Represents
longevity, strength, endurance. A Messenger to the Human Race.
Leopard - one of the four Animals of Power and
Energy. It represents bravery, martial ferocity. Emblem of Military official
3rd Grade.
Lion - Shi-Zi - Same as the "Fo
Dog" - play a big part in Chinese folklore and are usually depicted
looking more mythical than real. Pairs of stone lions rival even dragons in
popularity as guardians in buildings and temples. It is one of the four
Animals of Power and Energy. Symbol of valor, Emblem of Military Officials
2nd Grade.
Tiger - Hu - King of the wild animals, the
tiger is a symbol of courage and bravery and it can drive off demons.
Fish - Yu - Fish in Chinese sounds like the word
for "Abundance and Affluence" so the fish symbolizes wealth. Fish
shown with a lotus blossom symbolize "Year after Year may you live in
Affluence".
Goldfish Jin Yu - The Chinese words for
goldfish are identical with the two words meaning "Gold and
Abundance" therefore many Chinese keep goldfish at there home or in
ponds in temple gardens.
Carp Li - Similar sounding to the word
"Business" in Chinese, the carp symbolizes a wish for benefit or
advantage in business.
Birds and Insects
Bat - Fu - symbol of longevity, prosperity,
happiness. One of the top symbols for good luck. The word "bat" in
the Chinese language sounds identical to the word for "Good
Fortune".
Bats - if five - "the Five blessings" of
long life, health, riches, love of virtue, and a natural death.
Butterfly - joy and conjugal felicity. Butterfly is
pronounced in homonym with the word die which means a 80 years old.
Two butterflies together is meant a wish of "longevity".
"Die" is also pronounced similar to another word which means to
"pile up" or "repeat" - and thus given the meaning
"many".
Cicada or - Ch'an - immortality, resurrection,
happiness, and eternal youth, restraint of cupidity and vice.
Cock - Gong-Ji - Wards off evil. A picture of
a red cock will protect a house from fire. A white cock placed on a coffin
will keep demons at bay. A cock is never to be killed or bad luck will
arise.
Crane - He - Symbol of longevity and often
shown together with a pine-tree and a stone, also symbols of longevity. The
bird, and sometimes the mount, of the immortals. It aids in communication
with the divinities.
Cricket - courage and summer.
Duck - felicity and conjugal fidelity.
Eagle - Ying - symbol of strength, an eagle
shown perched in a pine-tree is a suitable gift for an older man, wishing
him strength of an Eagle and longevity of a pine-tree. An eagle on a rock in
the sea symbolizes "hero" who fights a lone battle.
Goose - e - Symbol of married bliss.
Heron - Lu - Heron in Chinese sounds a lot
like the word for "path or way". A painting of a heron and a lotus
has the meaning of "May your path be always upward".
Peacock - Kong-Que - Symbolizes dignity and
beauty.
