The Significance and Symbol of Guan Gongwu

Guan Yu is Wu Caishen, and worshipping Guan Yu is of great significance for keeping safe, rich and guarded.

Guan Gong, a literary figure, usually "stabbed a knife and grabbed a beard", while Guan Gong, a martial figure, "raised a knife and pressed a sword". These two gestures of Guan Gong's portrait have specific significance. "Stabbing a knife" and "holding a beard" express the gestures of Guan Gong's peace and happiness, which means peace in advance, usually doing business. The man who seeks money presents the statue of Guan Gong with the gesture of "stabbing a knife and holding a beard".

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The difference between Gong and Wu;

1, the color of the face is different: Wu is blushing; The golden face is Gong.

2, the things in the hands are different: Wu holds the Qinglong Crescent Moon Blade; Duke Guan of Wen holds a tooth pad (ivory board used by court ministers).

3. Different clothes: Wu wears a blue cloth robe outside and armor inside; The Duke of Wenguan wore a crown and luxurious royal clothes.

4. Different functions: Duke Guan of Wu is used to ward off evil spirits and deter bad guys, while Duke Guan of Wen is used to declare loyalty to the monarch, patriotism and feudal ethics.