Animals, plants, colours, numbers, characters and objects do not carry one timeless meaning. These guides show where an interpretation comes from and when it applies.
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Fenghuang
Why the Fenghuang Is Not the Western Phoenix
Peace · court art · rebirth boundary
Fish and carp
Fish for Abundance or Carp at the Dragon Gate?
Wordplay · movement · examination success
Red
When Red Means Celebration in Chinese Culture
Ritual · weddings · context
Bamboo
Why Bamboo Came to Represent the Junzi
Ink painting · character · resilience
Eight
Why Eight Is Considered Lucky in China
Cantonese · commerce · modern use