The origin of ding

Ding is an ancient bronze ware in China. It has three legs and two ears, and is usually engraved with exquisite patterns. Ding was originally a cooker, but later it was promoted to a ritual vessel because it was used to cook food sacrificed to the gods, and became a symbol of the power of the national monarch and ministers.

About the origin and function of "Ding": Ding was originally an ancient cooking utensil, equivalent to the current pot, used to stew and hold fish. Xu Shen said in Shuo Wen Jie Zi: "Ding, three feet and two ears, the treasure of five flavors." There are three-legged tripod and four-legged Fang Ding. The earliest tripod was made of clay, and later there was a bronze tripod made of bronze. Legend has it that Yu Xia once collected the gold of nine animal husbandry and cast Jiuding under Jingshan Mountain to symbolize Kyushu, and carved fascinating figures on it to alert people and prevent them from being hurt. Since the legend of Zhu Yu's nine cauldrons came into being, the cauldron has developed from an ordinary cooker to a national heavyweight vessel. The country was destroyed, Ding moved, Xia dynasty was destroyed, Shang dynasty was prosperous, Jiuding moved to Beijing, and Shangdu. With the demise of Shang Dynasty, Zhou Chaoxing and Jiuding moved to Beijing. From Shang Dynasty to Zhou Dynasty, "Dingding" was the capital or established a dynasty.

Ding is regarded as a symbol of country, country and power, and the word "Ding" has also been given extended meanings such as "distinguished", "distinguished" and "grand", such as keeping the contract, becoming famous, and helping each other at its peak. Ding is also a ritual vessel for meritorious service. In the Zhou Dynasty, when the monarch or the princes and ministers celebrated or received awards, they had to cast a tripod to record this grand occasion. This custom still has some influence. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the people of China and People's Republic of China (PRC) presented the bronze tripod-Century Baoding to the United Nations on June 5438+0995, June 5438+1October 2 1. On the occasion of celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tibet's peaceful liberation, the central government presented Xizang Autonomous Region with the "Baoding of National Unity" standing in the Great Hall of the People Square in Lhasa, symbolizing national unity and the vigorous development of various undertakings in Tibet. This move has far-reaching significance and rich cultural connotation. ~