What does the tortoise mean?

Refers to tortoise shell and Baoyu. In ancient times, it was considered as a heavy weapon of the country. "Book of Rites Jade Algae": "Holding turtles and jade, dragging your heels forward, just like walking." Song Shi Ye's poem "Hui Chang Guan Ji Xian Zhu Wen You": "All men and women are graceful and generous, and their spirit and beauty compete for the tortoise." It also refers to national luck. Xie Lingyun wrote "Writing a Sign" in the Southern Song Dynasty: "Pitying Long 'an is a disaster, and the tortoise and jade are broken. "Book of the Old Tang Dynasty Yi Zongji": "Although there is a British literary world, it is difficult to prosper. Since the turtle jade is not prosperous, it is appropriate. "

Word decomposition

Explanation of Tortoise (Tortoise) A family of reptiles with a hard armor on the abdomen and back, in which the head, tail and feet can be retracted. Hunger and thirst, long life: turtle. Tortoise shell (tortoise shell) can be used as medicine, and the ancients also used it for divination and currency. Also known as "tortoise shell"). Turtle (turtle) and "turtle" turtle (explanation of turtle jade) Jade is a kind of stone, thin and hard, shiny and slightly transparent, which can be carved into handicrafts: jade. Jed. The jade seal (the monarch's jade seal) attracts jade. Good word. The best diamonds must be cut. Beautiful, honorable, respectful name: Yuquan. Jade liquid (wine) makes Yu Zi look beautiful. Yuzhao (honorific)