What images does the bridge contain in the traditional culture of China?

When we talk about bridges, we think of connections, passages and intersections. In essence, bridges are the way to solve geographical isolation. In traditional culture, people also like to regard the difficulties encountered in life as a river that blocks the road and turn the desire to reach the other side into a bridge.

"Image" is an important theory in ancient literary theory, which refers to the artistic image created by objective things through the unique emotional activities of the creative subject, thus solving the regret of "not saying enough" and sublimating the art of objective things.

Bridges contain many images in the traditional culture of China.

Bridge of love

The story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl is one of the most famous legends in China, and the Magpie Bridge has become a symbol of love.

A bridge of career

The ancients often compared the bridge to their pursuit of career ideals and ambitions. The bridge itself is a channel to overcome obstacles in rivers and canyons.

Bridge of parting

In ancient times, many bridges were located on main roads, which witnessed the whereabouts of countless people.

Baqiao was located in the east of Chang 'an in ancient times, and "Baqiao breaks willows" has also become a symbol of farewell to relatives and friends.

Bridge of leisure

This bridge is often used as a leisure image because of its agile spanning posture.

"Tudor in the morning, the guest line sad hometown.

When a chicken crows at the Maodian Moon, people walk on the Banqiao Frost. "