Getting To Know Chinese Symbols

By James Chung

The Chinese symbols had incorporated all the characters, signs and alphabets which were used in China for thousands of years and reached a staggering number of eighty thousand approximately. Now of course the use of Chinese symbols has been greatly curtailed.

The use of these symbols has diminished as the Chinese language is developing over the years but they have other uses which are related to art. The artistic formation of these symbols has eternal aesthetic value and they are acclaimed by the whole world for this reason.

In spite of the fact that the Chinese symbols are losing their practice there is enough proof in modern China to show that it is as significant as ever in their everyday life. You will come across the symbols in the cityscape in form of architecture and art. In their daily life you will see the symbols in their familiar products like kitchenware etc. Also majority of the Chinese people use the traditional symbols for superstitious purpose.

The creation of Chinese symbols is done in such an artistic manner that they look extremely appealing irrespective of their meaning. But essentially 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 includes both positive as well as negative meanings. Traditionally the Chinese believe 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.

The truth of the matter will depend entirely on what you believe and the faith you have on the Chinese symbols. Even today the symbols are respected throughout China for their beauty as well as the power to influence the life of the people by incorporating them.

To give an example you may find five bats grouped together which is very popular in China for good luck. These bats represent five good things in life like wealth, health, love, longevity and virtue. If they are represented in red color they become even more powerful charm.

The sunset symbol is another positive symbol from ancient China which you will find is used usually in Chinese society. The Sun itself is the most potent power and the Yang energy is originated from the sun.

Supposed to energize as well as purify the symbol of the sun is highly respected in Chinese culture due to the profound meaning that it has for them. The same symbol is also meant to represent balance which has been derived from an ancient Chinese legend. - 33385

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