Gnarled horn refers to the horns of dragons and unicorns, which symbolize mystery, majesty and dignity, and is often used in porcelain, calligraphy and other cultural arts, representing an elegant aesthetic style and value. In addition, the word "gnarled horn" is also commonly used as a metaphor for a state of affairs, such as describing the hair as disheveled and not easy to comb, it can be said that "the hair on the gnarled horn".
The word "gnarled" is used in a variety of ways in Chinese culture and art. For example, in ancient palaces, dragons and phoenixes were often used for decoration, reflecting the dignity and beauty of royal etiquette; in square dances, gnarled horns are often used to show the beauty and spirit of the dance; in calligraphy and painting, gnarled horns are often the representative of elegant aesthetics, symbolizing the artist's mastery and spirituality of creation.
The historical origin of the gnarled horn can be traced back to the images of dragons, unicorns, and other divine beasts in ancient Chinese myths and legends. The term gnarled horn has also appeared many times in classic texts such as Zhuangzi and Dim Sum Yu. From a cultural point of view, Qiu Jiao represents the Chinese pursuit of cultural values such as mystery, honor, elegance and spirituality. Through the expression and inheritance in culture and art, the symbol of Qiu Jiao not only preserves the memory of history, but also carries the connotation of modern culture.