Hidden truths inside Wang Family Compound

By Elliot Maldonado | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-11-19 09:29
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Stone lions along a stairway wish visitors a long life by representing the four seasons. [Photo by ELLIOT MALDONADO/CHINA DAILY]

Longevity and Unity

A male lion paired with a female and her cub is a common sight in China, showing strength and stability, but four little lions in one courtyard hardly seem like guardians. Having a pronunciation similar to "time", these lions represent the four seasons and longevity, while the nearby ball suggests unity. Two sides of the same coin for a family wanting to stay strong.

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