Jiao

Generally refers to scaly dragons capable of generating floods. Legend has it that the dragon is able to raise clouds and make fogs, and to

expand into space. It is often used as a metaphor for a talented person who gets a chance to show his talents.

On the scaly dragon's

origin and shape, the classical literature say different, some say "the dragon has no horns said scaly", some say

"scaly said scaly dragon". And the "inkers waving rhinoceros" volume three is more specific: the shape of the scaly like a snake,

its head like a tiger, the longest to a few feet, more than in the creek pools and caves under the rock, sound like a cow. If the jiao see the bank

side or the valley of the pedestrian, that is, the mouth of the fishy saliva around it, so that people fall into the water, that is, in the armpit to suck its blood,

until the blood is exhausted. The people on the shore and boat people often suffer from it. In the Southern Song Dynasty, Liu Yiqing's Shishu Xinyi

there is a story of Zhou Chu entering the water for three days and three nights to cut down a jiao and return. The jiao may be a crocodile.

Kui dragons

Imaginative monopodal god-monster creatures, the germination of dragons. The Shanhaijing (Classic of Mountains and Seas)

describes the kui dragon as "like a cow, pale-bodied and hornless, with one foot; when it enters or leaves the water, there will be wind and rain; its light

is like the sun and the moon, and its sound is like thunder; its name is kui dragon". But more ancient texts say that kui is a snake-like monster.

"Kui, the divine phantom, is also like a dragon with one foot." ("Shuowen Jiezi") "Kui, one foot, ? excel and

walk." ("Six Posts") in the late Shang and Western Zhou period bronze decoration, kui dragon pattern is

one of the main decorations, the image of the open mouth, curled tail of the long strip, the shape of the bronze finish with

structural lines suitable for straight lines, supplemented by curved lines, with the beauty of the ancient and clumsy.

The venomous (hui)

was an early type of dragon, imagined using a reptile, a snake, as a model, often in water

. "A viper turns into a jiao in 500 years, and a jiao turns into a dragon in 1,000 years." It is the juvenile stage of the dragon, which appeared on bronze decoration at the end of the

Western Zhou, but not much.

Gnarled

The small dragon that has not produced horns is generally called gnarled dragon, a growing dragon. Therefore, in ancient documents

Note: "Horned is said to be gnarled, and hornless is said to be a dragon." The other says that a young dragon is called a gnarled dragon only after it gives birth to its horns.

The two statements are different. But all of them refer to the growing dragon as gnarled. Others refer to the coiled dragon as a gnarled dragon, and the Tang poet Du Mu wrote in his poem Title to the Green Clouds that "the gnarled dragon is coiled in a thousand-foot drop"

.

Panchi (panchi)

is a serpent-like monster of the dragon genus, is a kind of early dragons without horns, "Guangya" collection

there is "no horns said chi dragons" account. There are also two ways of saying chi dragons, one refers to the yellow

hornless dragons, the other refers to female dragons, in the "Book of Han - Sima Xiangru biography" in the "red

chi dragons, female dragons, too," the note, so in the excavation of the Warring States jade pendant on the shape of dragons and chi dragons for the

decorated, meaning that the male and female cross-tails. The jade pendant of the Warring States period was decorated with the shape of a dragon and chi dragon. Spring and Autumn to the Qin and Han dynasties, bronzes, jade carvings, bronze mirrors or buildings,

Commonly used chi dragons in the shape of decorations, the form of a single chi dragon, two chi dragons, three chi dragons, five chi dragons and even a group of chi dragons

multiple. Or as a card, or as a ring, or as a scroll. In addition, there are also Bogu chi dragons,

ring chi dragons and other variations.

Horned Dragon

The term refers to dragons with horns. According to the "Records of the Descriptions of the Differences" (述异记), "the dragon is transformed into a dragon in 1,000 years, and the dragon becomes a horned dragon in 500 years" (角龙), and the horned dragon is the oldest among the dragons.

Yinglong

The dragon with wings is called Yinglong. According to the Book of Description of Dissimilarities, "A dragon is a horned dragon for 500 years, and a Yinglong for 1000 years." The Yinglong is the essence of dragons, so it has wings. Legend has it that Yinglong is

Ancient period of the Yellow Emperor's dragon, it has been the order of the Yellow Emperor crusade Chi You, and killed Chi You into

as a meritocracy. In the Yu flood, the dragon had a tail sweeping the ground, channeling the flood and merit, this dragon

also known as the yellow dragon, the yellow dragon that is the Yinglong, and therefore the Yinglong is Yu's minister. The characteristics of the Yinglong are

double wings, scales and spines, a large and long head, a pointed muzzle, a small nose, eyes and ears, a large eye socket, a high eyebrow

bow, sharp teeth, a protruding forehead, a thin neck, a large belly, a long and pointed tail and strong limbs, like a

winged Yangtse crocodile. In the Warring States jade carvings, stone carvings, silk paintings and lacquer ware in the Han Dynasty, often appear

Yinglong image.

Fire Dragon

It is a dragon that intimidates with fire. It has purple fire all over its body, and wherever the fire dragon passes by, all

objects are burnt.

Coiling Dragon

refers to the dragon that lies dormant on the ground but has not yet ascended to the sky, and the shape of the dragon is coiled and twisted. In China's ancient construction

construction, generally coiled in the columns of the dragon and decorative beams on the ceiling of the dragon are customarily

called coiled dragon. In the "Taiping Yuban", the coiled dragon has another explanation: "Coiled dragon, body

long four zhang, green and black, red belt such as Jinwen, often with the water and down into the sea. It is poisonous, and when it injures someone it

dies." Mixed up the coiled dragon with the scaly dragon and the snake and so on.

The Green Dragon

is one of the Four Spirits or Four Gods, also known as the Canglong. China's ancient astronomers

the number of stars in the sky is divided into twenty-eight star areas, namely, the twenty-eight hosts, to observe the moon

runs and the division of the seasons, and the twenty-eight hosts are divided into four groups of seven hosts, respectively, to the east, south,

western, northern four directions, the four colors of green, red, white and black, as well as dragons, birds, tigers, Xuanwu

(turtles and snakes) four animals to match.

The four animals are called the "Four Elephants" or "Four Palaces". The dragon represents the east,

green color, prisoners of this is called the "East Palace Qinglong". To the Qin and Han, the "four elephants" and become "four spirits"

or "four gods" (dragon, phoenix, tortoise, Lin), the mysterious color is also more and more dense.

The Han Dynasty "East Palace Canglong Constellation" statue stone, which is now in the

Nanyang Han Painting Museum, consists of a dragon and eighteen stars

as well as the moon engraved with a jade free and toadstools, which is the symbol of the entire Canglong Constellation.

There are a large number of images of the Four Spirits in Han Dynasty bricks, stones and tiles.

Fish dragon

It is a kind of dragon with a fish head and a fish body, and it is also a kind of "dragon and fish change each other", and this kind of form

China has a long history in ancient times. Said the court" in the "white dragon in the past under the clear cold of the abyss into a fish"

records, "Chang'an ballad" said the "East China Sea fish into a dragon" and folklore carp jumped over the

Dragon Gate, are about the relationship between the dragons and fish mutation. This kind of shape appeared in jade carvings as early as the late Shang Dynasty

and has been developed through the ages.

Other

Pepper Figure, also known as the head of the store, is shaped like a snail and mussel, the nature of the good closed, so often decorated in the door on the armature ring.

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Dragon form

Sitting dragon

Sitting dragon is sitting in the form of sitting, head facing, under the chin standing a fireball, four claws

to different forms of stretching to the four directions, the body of the dragon curled upward and then downward for the arc of the bend, posture

polite. Sitting dragon is generally set up in the center, solemn and serious, up and down or left and right often lined with galloping

rowing dragon. In feudal society, the sitting dragon is a kind of honored dragon Xiang.

Walking dragon

Walking dragon is walking slowly, the whole dragon for the horizontal state of the front side. Running dragon often for double

double relative decorations, constitute the picture of the two dragons playing with pearls, often decorated in the front of the temple two square heart,

ware on the narrow decorative surface is also often used. If a single phase, the dragon's head is often

turning back, making the picture more vivid.

Rising Dragon

The head of the rising dragon is at the top, flying and rising. If the dragon's head rises to the upper left

, it is called the "left ascending dragon", and if the dragon's head rises to the upper right, it is called the "right ascending dragon". Ascending

Dragon also has a slow and urgent points, ascending more slowly, you "slow ascending dragon". The more rapid ascending, called "rapid

Ascending Dragon". The head of the ascending dragon in the upper part of the downward movement, called "back to the descending dragon".

The descending dragon

The descending dragon's head is at the bottom, and it flutters and dances in a descending motion. If the dragon's head moves down to the left, it is called the "left descending dragon", and if the dragon's head moves down to the right, it is called the "right descending dragon". The descending

dragon also has a slow and urgent points, the decline of the more slowly, called "slow descending dragon". The more rapid descending dragon is called the "rapid

descending dragon". The head of the descending dragon and make upward movement, known as the "ascending dragon" or "upside down

dragon.

Cloud Dragon

The term refers to a dragon that rushes through the clouds. The dragon and the cloud are combined, and the cloud, is the basis for the creation of the dragon

. And the air that the dragon shushes out becomes the cloud. The cloud dragon pattern is the cloud and the dragon **** the same body, the dragon

head, tail, feet "broken up" and abstract cloud together, showing a kind of like a cloud is not

cloud, like a dragon is not a dragon of the mysterious pattern.

The grass dragon

is a kind of curly grass pattern containing the image of a dragon, also known as "curly grass winding dragon". The head has a clear

distinctive dragon head feature, while the body, tail and limbs become a curly grass pattern. The whole of the dragon often displays an

"S"-shaped main theme, and the "S" shape continues to be extended, creating a continuous and everlasting artistic effect of the "S"-shape. The rich changes of the head and the curly grass curls form a picture with different movements, echoing each other and rich layers. In the composition, the use of balanced form, pay attention to the beauty of the curve,

rich sense of rhythm. In the form of expression, the use of romanticism, with auspicious implications

meaning "Ruyi pattern" content, synthesized into a picture, giving people room for imagination. The curly grass wrapped

branch pattern is often used in the decoration of buildings, furniture and utensils.

Crutching Dragon

Crutching from the dragon originated from the grass dragon, but also from the grass dragon, forming a unique form of expression.

The lines of the dragon's decoration are straight and hard, with rounded and square corners at the twists and turns. The head of the dragon is also square

round, the overall coherence, simplicity, brightness, and a certain decorative interest, commonly used in home

furniture, interior decoration and architectural frames.

Tuanlong

The shape of the dragon is suitable for a round shape called tuanlong. It originated in the Tang Dynasty, and was more commonly used in the Ming and Qing Dynasties

. "Four regiments of dragons", "eight regiments of dragons" and other regiments of flowers were designated as the crown system at that time, that is, a piece of

dress with four or eight regiments of dragons is the most honored. Later developed into ten regiments, twelve regiments, ten

six regiments, twenty-four regiments, the number of more and more, the use of the scope of relaxation, brocade, embroidery,

ceramics, architecture, furniture and other decorative regiment of dragon, regiment of the dragon applicability is strong, but also maintains the dragon's

integrity, the flavor of the decorative flavor is also very strong, the use of a very wide range. The expression of the dragon is also very rich,

there are "sitting dragon ball", "ascending dragon ball", "descending dragon ball" and so on. The round side of the dragon is also decorated with water

waves, ruyi, grass dragons and other patterns, making the dragon pattern gorgeous and rich.

Double Dragons Playing with Pearls

Double Dragons Playing with Pearls is the expression of two dragons playing with (or snatching) a fire pearl. Its origin

comes from the planetary orbit diagram in astronomy, where the fire bead evolved from the moon. From the Han Dynasty onwards,

double dragons playing with beads became a kind of auspicious and festive decorative pattern, mostly used in architectural paintings and noble and complicated

decorations on vessels. The form of the double dragons depends on the area of the decoration, if it is long, two

dragons will be symmetrically located on the left and right sides, in the posture of a walking dragon. In the case of a square or round shape,

(including blocks similar to these forms) the two dragons are arranged diagonally above and below, with a descending dragon at the top and an ascending dragon at the bottom.

Whether it is a long strip or a round shape, the two dragons are placed symmetrically on the left and right sides, in a traveling dragon posture. Whether long or block-shaped, the fire bead is in the center, displaying

a lively and animated aura.

The Nine Sons of the Dragon

The Prisoner Bull

The Prisoner Bull, the eldest of the Nine Sons of the Dragon, had a passion for music, and used to crouch down on the head of the zither to enjoy the music of plucking the strings, so his effigy was carved on the head of the zither. This decoration is now a

have been used down, some expensive huqin head is still carved with the image of the dragon head, called

"dragon head huqin".

Jairus

Jairus, is the oldest two, a life of fighting and killing, knife ring, hilt, the dragon swallowed the mouth is its legacy

like. These weapons, decorated with the image of the dragon, add to the intimidating power. It was not only decorated

on the weapons of famous generals in the battlefield, but also used in a large number of ceremonial and palace guards weapons, which

was more majestic and dignified.

The mocking wind

The mocking wind, shaped like a beast, is the oldest of the three, and is both risky and hopeful in his life, and the beasts on the corners of the palace platforms are its

legacy. These beasts are arranged in a single line, standing in the front of the ridge, the leader of the beasts is

a bird riding "immortal", followed by: dragon, phoenix, lion, Tianma, seahorse, mythical animal

beibi, fish, Xiezhi, bullfighting, and rows of Shi. They are placed in a strict hierarchy, only

Taihe Palace of the Forbidden City in Beijing to be all ten things, the secondary hall to be reduced accordingly. Mockingbird,

not only symbolizes good luck, beauty and majesty, but also has a deterrent to demons, remove the meaning of disaster

meaning. Mocking the placement of the wind, so that the entire palace modeling both strict specifications and rich in change, to achieve a solemn

heavy and vivid harmony, grandeur and subtlety of the unity of the towering hall it adds a layer of mysterious

atmosphere.

Puyun

Puyun, shaped like a coiled dragon, ranked fourth, a good sound and roar in life, the dragon on the Hong Zhong

beast button is its remains. It turns out that Pu Juan lived by the sea, and although he was the son of a dragon, he was always afraid of the whale, which was a huge

big thing. As soon as the whale attacked, it roared in fear. People reported according to its

"sex good sound" characteristics, "where the bell want to make the sound of the big sound", that is to say, the bushing cast as the bell button, and

the wooden mortar and pestle to ring the bell made into the shape of a whale. When ringing the bell, let the whale hit Pujuan again and again, so that

the "sound into the sky" and "exclusive sound far away".

Mythical Geibei

Mythical Geibei

Mythical Geibei, shaped like a lion, ranked fifth in line, likes to be quiet and do not like to move, good to sit down, but also like the smoke

Fire, inmates of this Buddha's seat and incense burner decorated with the feet of the statue is its remains. Legend has it that this Buddha seat on the

decorated mythical animal is with Buddhism in the Han Dynasty by the Indians to China, to the period of the North and South Dynasties,

China's Buddhist art has been commonly used, this shape after the creation of China's folk artisans,

so that it has the traditional Chinese style, and later became the Dragon's oldest five, which is arranged more than

Sitting cross-legged in the or sitting cross-legged in front of the statue of Buddha and Bodhisattva. The dragon ornament in the center of the neck

ring of the stone or bronze lions of the Ming and Qing dynasties is also the image of a mythical animal, which makes the traditional Chinese door lions guarding the gate

even more open and powerful.

Ba Xi

Ba Xi, also known as Gui Tuo (赑屃), resembles a tortoise and is the sixth oldest of the six, who was a good load-bearer and had immense strength, and the tortoise pedestal under the seat of the monument

is his effigy. Legend has it that Baxi used to carry three mountains and five hills on his back in the ancient times and made waves in rivers, lakes and

sea. Later, it was subdued by Dayu when he tried to control the water. It obeyed Dayu's command, pushed the mountains

dug ditches, dredged the rivers, and contributed to the control of the water. After the flood was over, Yu was worried that Basha would go wild again,

so he brought a huge stone monument to the city, engraved it with Basha's achievements, and asked Basha to carry it, but the heavy stone monument was so heavy that Basha couldn't walk around casually. Basha and turtles are very similar,

but at a closer look there are differences, Basha has a row of teeth, while the turtles do not, Basha and turtles in the back

number of armor on the armor and the shape of the differences. The Basha, also known as the stone turtle, is a symbol of longevity and good fortune

. It always strains to hold its head forward, its four feet desperately holding on, struggling to move forward,

but always unable to move away. The bases of some of our country's illustrious stone monuments are carried by Ba Xia, which can be seen in the Forest of Monuments and

some monumental resorts.

Quodid

Quodid, also known as Charter, is shaped like a tiger and is the oldest seven. It was litigious in life, yet powerful,

The tiger's head-shaped decoration on the upper part of the prison door is its effigy. Legend has it that quodid is not only righteous, righteousness

execution, and can distinguish between right and wrong, impartial and judgment, coupled with its image of the formidable, the prisoner of this

In addition to decorating the door of the prison, but also prostrate in the official Yamen on both sides of the hall. Whenever the magistrate sits in the hall,

administrator title plate and the upper end of the solemn avoidance plate, there will be its image, it is a tiger eyeing, ring

inspection to see, to maintain the solemnity of the hall of righteousness.

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