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- The concept of nine golds can be traced back to the bronze casting of the Zhou Dynasty and the interpretation of the gossip in the Book of Changes. In the Book of Changes, the Qian hexagram occupies the northwest, and this direction is considered to be the lord of heavenly power, representing the noble emperor and supreme power, and the number of the Qian hexagram is nine, so the number nine is endowed with infinite power and noble meaning. Furthermore, multiples of nine also appear in some ancient sacrificial ceremonies, symbolizing their majestic and supreme status.
- : The ancient royal wedding was always called the "Nine Classics", which means that the entire wedding process must follow nine steps, and each link is related to the word "nine". In today's wedding ceremonies, we can also see the name of "hardware" or "three golds" added when buying gold jewelry, but the source is still inheriting the noble concept of "nine golds".
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- China's "nine golds" do not refer to specific types or quantities of gold, but to a symbolic cultural concept. This concept originates from the ancient theory of mutual restraint and echoes the philosophical idea of ninety-nine to one, symbolizing wealth, auspiciousness and perfection. Understanding the true origin of the "Nine Golds" is an important part of gaining an in-depth understanding of traditional Chinese culture.
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