Sunday, August 11, 2013

An Essential Insight Into Oriental Symbols Meanings

By Steve Chung


The collection of Chinese symbols consists of an vast number of symbols that goes over the count of eighty thousand. This variety includes all Chinese characters, signs and alphabets that have been used for thousands of years. With regards to the Chinese symbols per se, their use has become highly restricted in modern times.

Since the Chinese language has evolved over time the use of the symbols has declined. Nevertheless the symbols serve another purpose and that is related to the arts. The physical form of the ancient Chinese symbols seems to have a timeless aesthetic appeal which has earned them world wide acclaim.

The use of the Chinese symbols in China is as popular as ever. You can notice them in many places especially in expressions of art and architecture. The Chinese people are using these symbols to mark their products like kitchenware etc. There is another aim to these symbols which are related to superstition which is still followed in Chinese culture.

The creation of Chinese symbols is done in such an artistic manner that they look extremely appealing irrespective of their meaning. But actually each Chinese symbol has a deep and profound meaning behind it along with its traditional use and history.

Talking of the Chinese symbol you should be aware that these symbols cover a vast area which incorporates both positive as well as negative meanings. Traditionally the Chinese trust that the strong power of the positive symbols will attract good fortune. So if they have positive symbols in their life only good things will happen.

This belief may hold true or not is subject to personal faith. As far as Chinese people are concerned the symbols are extremely meaningful in their life in terms of their beauty as well as their consequences on their life by including them.

The ancient Chinese symbol that represents five bats collected together is one of the most popular motifs known as the five good fortunes. The five elements represent wealth, health, love, longevity and virtue. When used with the color red this symbol is considered to be even more potent.

Another popular symbol is the sunset symbol which exists in many places in modern Chinese society. For the Chinese the sun is the most portent symbol and is also taken as the source of Yang energy.

Sun depicts a number of things to the Chinese people. One of the meanings is that sun provides balance to the society which has its roots in popular ancient legends. Other than this sun is also the source of energy and purification and is therefore highly respected by the Chinese.




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