Monday, December 14, 2009

Countless Chinese Symbol And Beliefs

By James Chung

The collection of Chinese symbols consists of an overwhelming 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 application of the symbols has declined. Nonetheless 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 fame.

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 connected to superstition which is still followed in Chinese culture.

The Chinese symbols are formed so artistically that they are extremely attractive whatever their meaning might be. In reality every symbol has deep philosophical connotation behind them which has rich history and is also used traditionally.

Once you start understanding the Chinese symbols you will find that they cover a large area starting from very positive to highly negative. The Chinese people believe that by using the positive symbols they can attract good things to happen to them. They are absolutely certain that the positive symbols can attract good fortune.

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

The traditional symbol of five bats grouped together into one sign represents good fortune and is extremely popular. These five bats are taken to show love, longevity, health, wealth and virtue. To make the symbol more powerful it may be represented in red color.

The sunset symbol is one more 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.

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