A piece of jade, is the best work of nature, even if uncarved, is also beautiful, its existence, is a simple beauty. If it is carved, it is undoubtedly more beautiful, because its body is endowed with thought, can be artificial carved into a variety of shapes, play a variety of roles. When it comes to gold, it is also a hard currency in the world, and many people are eager to buy it. Gold, of course, has always had monetary properties, and its value is very high.
But just in China, there has been a saying, call: gold is priceless jade! What's more, in China, there is a saying, is: "only pass jade, not gold"! But why do some of these claims exist? We might as well from the Angle of Chinese culture, rational analysis. 01, the moral level of Hetian jade Confucius said: "Once, the gentleman than in jade." Jade embellish, a symbol of benevolence; The secret of jade, a symbol of wisdom; Jade pendant, a symbol of ceremony; The sound of jade, clear and melodious, symbolizes music... For thousands of years, the idea that jade represents morality has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts.
In the eyes of the Chinese, jade is a symbol of etiquette, righteousness, benevolence, wisdom and faith, and also represents many beautiful and noble qualities. Gentleman without reason, jade does not leave the body, a piece of jade, the most direct expression of a person's moral level and value orientation! The credit value of Hetian jade to people in good faith, people do not deceive me; To the matter with good faith, everything is done. The most important thing in interpersonal communication is honesty. Chinese people are known for their honesty. For example, in ancient China, thousands of years of feudal dynasties, are a symbol of the highest power of the state with the jade seal, the imperial edicts, documents, on behalf of the highest credit! Once the seal is sealed, all people will believe it and follow it.
Say again, with jade as medium, in ancient times, love each other men and women, will take jade as a token, to jade affection, each other to express the heart, a case of acacia. Each piece of jade, is a most beautiful commitment; Each piece of jade, also tells a different feeling. The aesthetic value of Hetian jade in China has a history of five thousand years, but the jade culture has a history of more than eight thousand years. As early as in primitive people wear stone perforation on the body, there has been the pursuit of beauty, and one of the most beautiful stone, is Hetian jade.
Since ancient times, Hetian jade is still loved by people, in addition to its cultural significance, but also because it has a strong aesthetic value. A piece of jade, is the best work of nature, even if uncarved, is also beautiful, its existence, is a simple beauty. If it is carved, it is undoubtedly more beautiful, because its body is endowed with thought, can be artificial carved into a variety of shapes, play a variety of roles. Characters, auspicious animals, flowers and birds, incense burner, tea cup, jade bowl, seal, tiger fu... It has both external beauty and practical beauty. Play in the hand, display in the home, always appreciate, can give people a sense of beauty, enjoy the experience of beauty, improve people's aesthetic taste. 04, the reserve meaning of Hetian jade In the Spring and Autumn Period, the book "Pipe" once recorded: "to bead jade as the top coin, to gold as the middle coin, to dao cloth as the next coin".
At this time, pearl and jade are more precious and valuable than gold and cloth. And to the Qin Dynasty, there are records: gold for the upper coin, copper money for the next coin. Pearl jade turtle shell silver tin belongs to treasure, not for coins. At this time, the value of pearl jade also began to improve, not for the currency, but more important than the currency, to the extent of the treasure, as is known to all and shi bi, is the existence of the easy fifteen cities. In fact, for a long time in ancient China, jade was only used by high officials and noble people, but not even by ordinary people.
Of course, today, the collection of Hetian jade has no class requirements, but a piece of good jade, is not cheap, and the price of good jade as time goes by, the price has become more and more intense. Therefore, many Chinese people like to hide jade as a kind of reserve fund. After all, as long as the foundation of China's jade culture is still in place, the value of good jade will not fall. 05, The etiquette culture of Hetian jade China is a state of etiquette, since ancient times, the connotation of rich and profound ritual jade culture has always been running through the whole process of the development of national culture.
Even compared with bronze, jade wares have a longer history. "Zhou Li · Chun guan · large bo" has said: "to jade for six vessels, to gift heaven and earth quartet: cang bi gift day, to yellow Chung gift ground, to green Kyu gift east, to red Zhang gift south, to white Amber gift west, to xuan Huang gift north." In the important sacrifice, jade plays an important role, even if you want to study the etiquette system in ancient China, it is essential to study jade.
Moreover, jade not only symbolizes the national level of etiquette culture, for individuals, but also the existence of etiquette. Gentleman wearing jade, walking, jade collision, but also to remind others gentleman to speak ceremony, do not eavesdrop peek at other people's words and deeds! 06, The religious value of Hetian jade in the long history of development, hetian jade, and the three pillars of traditional Chinese culture - Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, intertwined together, inseparable. For example, the Confucian set of jade, jade, jade, such as the ritual jade system; The Taoist theory of worshiping jade, eating jade, using jade as an altar, and burying jade with them; Buddha made of jade, wearing jade Buddha...... The culture of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism uses jade as the carrier to propagate the culture and concept of the religion, and thus influences generations of Chinese people. Perhaps, you do not believe in religion, but this does not prevent you from wearing a jade Buddha to protect peace, jade god of wealth to protect wealth...... 07, the health level of Hetian jade actually about hetian jade can ward off evil spirits to protect peace has been thousands of years, and many ancient books are recorded.
It is recorded in Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica that jade has many functions such as "removing heat, relieving irritation, helping voice and throat, nourishing hair, nourishing five zang organs, soothing soul, thinning blood and clarifying eyes and ears". Medicine king Sun Simiao, also put forward the idea of "shi yao". Of course, modern science does not advocate jade medicine, but long-term wearing jade can play a role in health. And playing hetian jade all year round can also stimulate acupoints, relax muscles and promote blood circulation, exercise hand muscles... In addition, playing jade, nourishing the body at the same time also play the role of nourishing the heart, after all, who see so beautiful jade do not feel happy? In fact, the influence of Hetian jade on Chinese people has already been involved in all aspects. The value of jade can not be simply measured by money, and the idea of passing on jade rather than gold is deeply rooted. However, such excellent Hetian jade and hetian jade culture, also worth the Chinese people to do so, isn't it?
