Kirin refers to the traditional auspicious beast in China. The ancients believed that where there was a unicorn, there was auspiciousness. Kirin is used to describe people with outstanding talents and both ability and political integrity.
Kirin is the most desirable auspicious animal in China, and their appearance indicates the happiness of a generation. When this ancient belief was handed down, the auspicious meaning of Kirin was also recognized by the general public and firmly existed in people's consciousness. Kirin has given people hope, comfort and some strength to pursue, and has been integrated into folk life, which is manifested in all aspects of national culture.
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The influence of Kirin culture;
Kirin culture is an ancient fertility folk custom in China. Legend has it that Kirin is a kind pet and a symbol of good luck, which can bring children to people. On the eve of Confucius' birth, there was a jade book written by Kirin at home, which said, "The son of a pure water will fail in the week", meaning that he has the virtue of an emperor and does not occupy his position.
Folks have the reputation of "son of Kirin" and "son of forest". In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, people often called smart and lovely boys "my Kirin". Since then, "Kirin has sent pictures." As a woodcut, it is a good omen to engrave the couplet "Kirin in the sky, Lang on the ground as the champion". It is generally believed that worshipping Kirin can give birth to children.