摘要
In primitive society, Chinese ancestors believed in a close relationship between people and animals, venerating animals even more than humans. As an important part of traditional Chinese custom, examples of shengxiao can be seen in various spheres or traditional Chinese culture.
从原始社会开始,我们的祖先就认为人与动物有着密不可 分的关系,因此,对它们的崇拜,胜过了对人类自己。中国 的生肖正是人们对动物崇拜的一种体现。中国的生肖文化 广泛介入各种文化领域,是中华民俗的一个重要组成部分。