1. In Taoism, the crane is a symbol of longevity, so there is a saying of the crane. Most of the ancestors of Taoism used cranes or sacred deer as their seats. Traditionally in China, there is a saying that when an elderly person dies, he rides a crane to the west.

2. In China, Korea and Japan, people often draw cranes and tall and vigorous ancient pines together as a symbol of longevity.

3. The red-crowned crane has an elegant temperament and beautiful shape. It is famous for its "three long" beak, neck and legs. When upright, it can reach more than one meter high. It looks like a fairy and is called "First Grade". "Bird", which is closely related to immortality and human spiritual character.

4. The male and female cranes accompany each other, walk in a regular manner, are affectionate but not promiscuous, and have high moral character. The ancients often used the graceful and gentlemanly white crane as a metaphor for the virtuous people with noble moral character. People who cultivate their moral integrity and conduct themselves well and have good reputation are called "people with cranes".

5. The crane is one of the most noble animals of ancient people. It symbolizes holiness, elegance and longevity.

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The expression of the crane in ancient culture:

The Ming and Qing dynasties gave the red-crowned crane the cultural connotation of loyalty, integrity, and noble moral character. Civil servants of the first rank embroidered the red-crowned crane on their uniforms, which was listed as an important symbol second only to the dragon and phoenix used exclusively by the royal family. Therefore, people also called the crane the "first-rank bird."

People also regard the crane as a symbol of high officials. An auspicious pattern of a crane standing on a rock at the head of a tide is a homophony of "tide" and "chao", symbolizing "one rank in power" like a prime minister; a pattern of cranes flying in the clouds symbolizes "one rank rising high"; The pattern of flying cranes at sunrise symbolizes "the rising sun".

In the tombs of the Yin and Shang Dynasties, the image of the crane appears in the sculptures. Bronze bells and crane-shaped ritual vessels have appeared since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

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