An Introductory Insight Into Asian Symbolism

By Steve Chung


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

Since the Chinese language has evolved over time the use 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.

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 important 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 common products like kitchenware etc. Also majority of the Chinese people use the traditional symbols for superstitious purpose.

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

Once you begin to understanding the Chinese symbols you will find that they cover a large area ranging 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 principle 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.

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.

There are number of ancient legends about the sun which leads the Chinese people to believe in its positive powers. For one it is the source of all energy and purification. Secondly it produces balance. Because of these deep philosophical aspects sun is given great respect in China.




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