Shou, first seen in Oracle Bone Inscriptions, originally meant to live a hundred years. It refers to the duration of life and is used as a verb. It is the length of life, a transitive verb, and the antonym is death. It is also used as another name for nouns to refer to the date or year of birth. In the traditional culture of China, the word "longevity" stands for auspiciousness, blessing and longevity. People often express their desire and respect for longevity through blessings and prayers. In many traditional cultures, the word "longevity" is a very important symbol, representing the durability and stability of life.
In the traditional culture of China, the word "longevity" is widely used. For example, we can often see some ancient buildings, furniture, utensils and so on engraved with the word "longevity", which means wishing the owners of these items a long life. In addition, the word "longevity" is also widely used in literature, art and other fields, such as poetry, couplets, calligraphy and so on.
In addition to the traditional culture of China, the word "longevity" is also widely used in daily life. For example, we can often see some people wearing ornaments containing the word "shou" or clothes printed with the word "shou" on birthdays or important occasions to express their blessings and prayers.
Shouzu Ci:
1, die a natural death: it means to die of old age at home, and it also means the end of things.
2, longevity is better than Nanshan: I wish longevity, health and longevity.
3. shroud: the clothes of the deceased, usually used for funerals and other occasions.
4, Shoutao: Shoutao is used for birthdays, generally made of flour, symbolizing longevity.
5. The birthday girl: a metaphor for people who live long, or used to address the elderly who live long.
6. Shou Ping: Birthday celebration screen, usually with inscriptions or paintings.
7. Gao Shou: A traditional China cake used to celebrate birthdays or birthdays.
8. Birthday couplets: Couplets used to celebrate birthdays are often used to express blessings and good luck.
9. Shoujiu: wine used to celebrate birthdays, often used in festive occasions.
10, Shoumian: A traditional food in China, which is made of fine noodles and is often used to celebrate birthdays or birthdays.