There are approximately eighty thousand Chinese symbols or even more. These symbols include every characters, alphabets and signs that have been in use in China for over thousands of years. Only now the use of these symbols has become limited.

The use of these symbols has diminished as the Chinese language is developing over the years but they have other uses which are related to art. The artistic formation of these symbols has eternal aesthetic value and they are acclaimed by the whole world for this reason.

In spite of the fact that the Chinese symbols are losing their practice there is enough evidence in modern China to show that it is as important as ever in their everyday life. You will come across the symbols in the cityscape in form of architecture and art. In their daily life you will see the symbols in their common products like kitchenware etc. Also majority of the Chinese people use the traditional symbols for superstitious purpose.

The creation of Chinese symbols is done in such an artistic manner that they look extremely appealing irrespective of their meaning. But actually each Chinese symbol has a deep and profound meaning behind it along with its traditional use and history.

Talking of the Chinese symbol you should be aware that these symbols cover a vast area which includes both positive as well as negative ideas. Traditionally the Chinese trust that the strong power of the positive symbols will attract good luck. So if they have positive symbols in their life only good things will happen.

This belief may hold true or not is subject to personal faith. As far as Chinese people are concerned the symbols are extremely significant in their life in terms of their beauty as well as their consequences on their life by including them.

To cite an example you could find five bats grouped together which is extremely popular in China for good luck. These bats represent five good things in life like wealth, health, love, longevity and virtue. If they are represented in red color they become even more powerful charm.

The sunset symbol is another positive symbol from ancient China which you will find is used usually in Chinese society. The Sun itself is the most potent power and the Yang energy is originated from the sun.

There are number of ancient legends about the sun which leads the Chinese people to believe in its positive powers. For one it is the source of all energy and purification. Secondly it produces balance. Because of these deep philosophical aspects sun is given great respect in China.