{"id":4370,"date":"2026-10-07T02:23:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T02:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/?p=4370"},"modified":"2026-10-07T02:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T02:24:39","slug":"signification-noeud-chinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/chinese-knot-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Signification et symbolique des n\u0153uds chinois : types et usages"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4370\" class=\"elementor elementor-4370\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adc18d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"adc18d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e01c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e01c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Quick Answer: What Does a Chinese Knot Mean?<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p1\">A Chinese knot (\u4e2d\u56fd\u7ed3, zh\u014dnggu\u00f3 ji\u00e9) is a decorative knotting tradition and the ornament produced by that craft. In broad cultural use, Chinese knots can suggest connection, continuity, completeness, and harmonious relationships. The exact message depends on the knot pattern, its name, added ornaments, and the occasion.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Core associations:<\/strong> connection, continuity, wholeness, and unity.<\/li><li><strong>Typical form:<\/strong> balanced cordwork, often completed with tassels, beads, jade, coins, or other ornaments.<\/li><li><strong>Common settings:<\/strong> Lunar New Year displays, weddings, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and household decoration.<\/li><li><strong>Important limit:<\/strong> red is common but not compulsory, and the Buddhist endless knot is only one specific design within a much wider knotting tradition.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">These meanings are cultural wishes and visual associations. A Chinese knot does not guarantee wealth, safety, a lasting marriage, or any other real-world result.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06679af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06679af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af274a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2af274a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Chinese knots are easy to recognize but easy to oversimplify. A red hanging in a New Year display, a functional button on clothing, and an endless-knot motif on a Buddhist object may all involve knotwork, yet they do not perform the same cultural job. Understanding the pattern and its setting is more reliable than treating every knotted ornament as a generic good-luck charm. The broader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/chinese-symbols-and-meanings\/\">Chinese symbols and meanings<\/a> tradition follows the same context-first principle.<\/p>\n\n<h2>What Is a Chinese Knot?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cChinese knot\u201d can name both a traditional decorative cord-knotting craft and a finished ornament. Many established patterns are formed by guiding one cord through a balanced arrangement of loops and crossings. The front and back may be similar, and the visible structure is often symmetrical. These are typical features, not rules for every finished object: a large hanging can combine several basic knots, extra cords, tassels, beads, jade, or metal fittings.<sup>[3]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A basic knot is therefore not the same thing as a complete hanging. One pattern may function as a button, pendant, or structural unit. A larger composition can join several knots and ornaments into a message suited to a wedding, New Year display, birthday gift, or modern accessory. Chinese knotting is a family of forms rather than one fixed emblem.<\/p>\n\n<h2>How Chinese Knots Get Their Symbolism<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Structure, Continuity and the Meaning of Jie<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The character \u7ed3\/\u7d50 (ji\u00e9) can refer to a knot made from cord, thread, or a band, while related words express joining and combining.<sup>[1]<\/sup> That language helps explain why decorative knots readily evoke bonds, union, and connection. Their interlaced lines can also suggest continuity, balance, and completeness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Those ideas are broad structural associations, not a dictionary that assigns one meaning to every loop. A closed, repeating design may look continuous, but it is not automatically Buddhist, and it does not always mean eternity. The more specific reading comes from the pattern\u2019s name and context.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Names, Shapes and Added Motifs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chinese knot names often describe a shape, function, or auspicious idea. A design named after a ruyi carries a wish-fulfillment association; one shaped like linked coins can add a prosperity theme; and a knot identified with \u201cone heart\u201d suits relationship settings. These are conventional readings rather than measurable effects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Added objects create another layer. A coin, jade pendant, gourd, zodiac animal, or written character contributes its own symbolism. The resulting ornament should be read as a composition: the knot supplies structure and connection, while the attached object may narrow the message to prosperity, status, longevity, family, or a particular celebration.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Common Chinese Knot Types and Their Meanings<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The following seven patterns are useful reference points, not an official list of the only Chinese knots. Their names and modern classifications were clarified through 20th-century research and teaching, while several underlying structures are documented on much earlier objects and images.<sup>[2][3]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto; max-width:100%; max-height:800px;\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Knot<\/th>\n<th>Visual or functional feature<\/th>\n<th>Common cultural association<\/th>\n<th>Interpretation limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Auspicious knot (\u5409\u7965\u7ed3, j\u00edxi\u00e1ng ji\u00e9)<\/td>\n<td>Balanced center with orderly outer loops<\/td>\n<td>General good wishes and favorable outcomes<\/td>\n<td>A broad auspicious form, not a universal protective charm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pan Chang knot (\u76d8\u957f\u7ed3, p\u00e1nch\u00e1ng ji\u00e9)<\/td>\n<td>Interlaced path with no obvious beginning or end<\/td>\n<td>Continuity; in Buddhist settings, interdependence and the continuity of teachings<\/td>\n<td>One specific knot and Buddhist emblem, not a synonym for all Chinese knots<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ruyi knot (\u5982\u610f\u7ed3, r\u00fay\u00ec ji\u00e9)<\/td>\n<td>Lobed form associated with the head of a ruyi<\/td>\n<td>Wishes fulfilled and events going favorably<\/td>\n<td>The reading comes from its name and form; it is not a magic wish-granting device<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Double-coin knot (\u53cc\u94b1\u7ed3, shu\u0101ngqi\u00e1n ji\u00e9)<\/td>\n<td>Two linked forms resembling old coins<\/td>\n<td>Linked prosperity, completeness, or \u201cgood things in pairs\u201d<\/td>\n<td>The resemblance suggests the message; it does not attract money<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tongxin knot (\u540c\u5fc3\u7ed3, t\u00f3ngx\u012bn ji\u00e9)<\/td>\n<td>Interwoven, balanced form associated with \u201cone heart\u201d<\/td>\n<td>Affection, unity, and shared intention<\/td>\n<td>Strongest in relationship or wedding contexts, not a general meaning for every knot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Round-brocade knot (\u56e2\u9526\u7ed3, tu\u00e1nj\u01d0n ji\u00e9)<\/td>\n<td>Full, circular, flower-like arrangement<\/td>\n<td>Completeness, festive fullness, and decorative abundance<\/td>\n<td>The association is visual and conventional rather than a fixed ritual definition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Button knot (\u7ebd\u6263\u7ed3, ni\u01d4k\u00f2u ji\u00e9)<\/td>\n<td>Compact three-dimensional knot<\/td>\n<td>Fastening and decorative craftsmanship<\/td>\n<td>Primarily functional; it does not need an elaborate auspicious meaning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n<h2>Chinese Knot History: From Cord Use to a Modern Craft<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Ancient References and Decorative Uses<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chinese texts refer to knotted cords as an early method of keeping records, and knots long served practical purposes such as tying, fastening, and suspending objects. These references show that knotting has deep roots, but they do not prove that every modern decorative pattern descends in an unbroken line from prehistoric record-keeping.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Visual and material evidence gives a more careful history. Knot forms appear in early imagery and on surviving objects; later examples include garment fastenings, belts, pendants, fan ornaments, pouches, fragrance bags, furniture, and ruyi accessories. Some knots remained functional, while others became increasingly decorative or combined both roles.<sup>[2][3]<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n<h3>The Modern Revival and Lydia Chen<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The modern category \u201cChinese knot\u201d became much clearer in the late 20th century. Knotting artist and researcher Lydia Chen, or Chen Xiasheng, learned button and auspicious knots in 1971, taught a course on Chinese decorative knots in 1978, and studied historical examples in museum collections. She and her collaborators researched, named, classified, diagrammed, and taught forms including the Pan Chang, round-brocade, and Tongxin knots.<sup>[2]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Her 1981 book Chinese Knot helped turn scattered knowledge into a teachable system. Later publications and exhibitions expanded that work. Chen was therefore a central figure in the craft\u2019s modern systematization and revival, not the inventor of knotting itself.<sup>[2][3]<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n<h2>Why Are Chinese Knots Usually Red?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Red is the most familiar color for Chinese knots because it strongly supports a festive visual message. It is widely associated with celebration, vitality, and favorable occasions, making red cord especially suitable for weddings, household festivities, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/chinese-new-year\/\">Chinese New Year<\/a> displays. Chen also identified red cord as particularly appropriate for simple New Year knots.<sup>[2]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Red is not a structural requirement. Gold, mixed-color, and other cords are also used, and modern designers may choose color for clothing, branding, or personal taste. There is no reliable nationwide chart in which every blue, green, pink, or purple knot has one fixed meaning. For a fuller explanation, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/red-meaning-chinese-culture\/\">red in Chinese culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Chinese Knot vs. the Buddhist Endless Knot<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">A Chinese knot is the broad craft category; the Buddhist endless knot is one particular emblem. In Chinese contexts, that emblem is commonly represented by the Pan Chang knot. It is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, alongside forms such as the wheel, conch, parasol, lotus, vase, paired fish, and canopy or victory-banner form.<sup>[4][5]<\/sup> <\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto; max-width:100%; max-height:800px;\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Point of comparison<\/th>\n<th>Chinese knot<\/th>\n<th>Buddhist endless knot<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Scope<\/td>\n<td>A broad family of decorative and functional knot forms<\/td>\n<td>One specific continuous interlaced emblem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main contexts<\/td>\n<td>Festivals, clothing, gifts, household decoration, accessories, and craft<\/td>\n<td>Buddhist art, ritual objects, textiles, ceramics, and religiously informed decoration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meaning<\/td>\n<td>Depends on the exact pattern, name, attachments, and occasion<\/td>\n<td>Commonly associated with continuity and, in Buddhist interpretation, interdependence and the teachings\u2019 unbroken character<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Religious status<\/td>\n<td>Most Chinese knot forms have no necessary religious identity<\/td>\n<td>One of the Buddhist Eight Auspicious Symbols<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">An endless-knot motif can move into secular decorative art, but that wider use does not erase its Buddhist history. Conversely, a red festive hanging should not be labeled Buddhist merely because its cords interlace.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Where and How Are Chinese Knots Used?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chinese knots appear wherever fastening, ornament, and good wishes overlap. Common settings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Year and family celebrations:<\/strong> door, window, and interior hangings add a festive visual accent and may carry general wishes for a favorable year.<sup>[2]<\/sup> <\/li>\n<li><strong>Weddings and relationship gifts:<\/strong> Tongxin and paired forms can express union, mutual affection, or shared intention.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clothing and personal accessories:<\/strong> button knots, garment fastenings, fan pendants, fragrance-bag cords, jade cords, earrings, bracelets, and key ornaments combine practical and decorative roles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Household and vehicle decoration:<\/strong> finished hangings may communicate a wish for peace or smooth progress, especially when their names or attachments make that message explicit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contemporary design:<\/strong> jewelry, logos, public decoration, crafts, and tattoos may adapt historical structures for modern use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">No nationwide rule requires a Chinese knot to face a certain direction or hang in one prescribed location. For permanent uses such as a tattoo or logo, verify the exact structure rather than copying a simplified marketplace image.<\/p>\n\n<h2>How to Choose or Interpret a Chinese Knot<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Use the object itself before relying on a generic online label:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Identify the construction.<\/strong> Decide whether you are looking at one basic knot, a repeated pattern, or a hanging assembled from several parts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the pattern name.<\/strong> Use a reliable knotting or museum source; commercial names may describe a product rather than a recognized structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read the attachments.<\/strong> Coins, jade, gourds, zodiac animals, characters, and tassels can add a more specific message.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider the occasion.<\/strong> A wedding gift, Buddhist object, New Year hanging, and clothing fastener require different interpretations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verify permanent designs.<\/strong> Before making a tattoo, logo, mural, or piece of jewelry, ask someone familiar with Chinese knotting to check the form and intended meaning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\">This process does not reveal a hidden supernatural code. It simply separates structural features, recognized conventions, and the maker\u2019s modern design choices.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Common Misreadings of Chinese Knots<\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto; max-width:100%; max-height:800px;\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Common claim<\/th>\n<th>More accurate interpretation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Every Chinese knot has the same meaning<\/td>\n<td>Connection and completeness are broad associations; the specific reading depends on pattern, attachments, and setting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A Chinese knot must use one red cord<\/td>\n<td>One-cord construction and red cord are characteristic, but compound ornaments can use additional cords, colors, and fittings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Every Chinese knot is a Buddhist endless knot<\/td>\n<td>Only the Pan Chang or endless-knot form belongs to the Eight Auspicious Symbols<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Modern Chinese knots descend directly from prehistoric record-keeping<\/td>\n<td>Ancient cord use, historical decorative knots, and the modern named craft are related topics, but an unbroken pattern-by-pattern lineage cannot be assumed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Every cord color has a standard meaning<\/td>\n<td>Red has the broadest festive association; other colors do not follow one nationwide symbolic code<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chinese knots must follow fixed feng shui placement rules<\/td>\n<td>They are primarily craft, decoration, and cultural wishes; no universal placement rule governs the whole tradition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A knot can automatically attract wealth, protect a home, or preserve a relationship<\/td>\n<td>These are symbolic wishes, not guaranteed effects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n<h2>FAQs About Chinese Knots<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Is Every Chinese Knot Made From One Cord?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">No. A single continuous cord is typical of many established patterns, but a finished hanging can combine several basic knots, auxiliary cords, tassels, beads, jade, coins, or other fittings. \u201cOne cord\u201d describes a major construction principle, not every completed ornament.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Is a Chinese Knot the Same as an Endless Knot?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">No. Chinese knotting is a broad decorative craft. The Buddhist endless knot, commonly represented by the Pan Chang knot in Chinese art, is one specific member of that wider family and one of Buddhism\u2019s Eight Auspicious Symbols.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What Does a Red Chinese Knot Mean?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">A red Chinese knot usually reinforces celebration, favorable wishes, and a festive atmosphere, especially at New Year or weddings. Its more precise message still depends on the knot pattern, attached symbols, and occasion. Red is common, not compulsory.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Can You Give a Chinese Knot as a Gift?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Yes. Choose the pattern for the relationship and occasion: a Tongxin design suits a couple, while auspicious or ruyi forms work for broader congratulations. If the design has a Buddhist identity, consider whether that religious context is appropriate for the recipient.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">[1] Ministry of Education, Taiwan. <a href=\"https:\/\/dict.revised.moe.edu.tw\/dictView.jsp?ID=5555&amp;la=1&amp;powerMode=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u7ed3\/\u7d50, Revised Mandarin Chinese Dictionary<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[2] Xinhua News Agency. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/20250120\/9cab47f5f36a499e99ff412822f286bc\/c.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Chinese Knot Weaving Bonds Across the Taiwan Strait<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[3] Lydia Chen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpm.org.cn\/Uploads\/File\/2024\/07\/04\/u66860c8def50f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Origins, Applications and Development of Chinese Knots<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[4] Palace Museum. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpm.org.cn\/lemmas\/241313.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eight Auspicious Symbols<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[5] The Metropolitan Museum of Art. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/78284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sutra Cover with Eight Buddhist Treasures<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D\u00e9couvrez ce que symbolisent les n\u0153uds chinois, ce qui distingue sept types courants, pourquoi le rouge est si r\u00e9pandu et en quoi le nouage chinois diff\u00e8re du n\u0153ud sans fin 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If the design has a Buddhist identity, consider whether that religious context is appropriate for the recipient.\" } } ] }, { \"@type\": \"HowTo\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/chinese-knot-meaning\/#how-to-interpret\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/chinese-knot-meaning\/\", \"name\": \"How to Choose or Interpret a Chinese Knot\", \"description\": \"A five-step method for identifying a Chinese knot and interpreting its pattern, attachments, and cultural setting.\", \"step\": [ { \"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Identify the construction\", \"text\": \"Decide whether you are looking at one basic knot, a repeated pattern, or a hanging assembled from several parts.\" }, { \"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Check the pattern name\", \"text\": \"Use a reliable knotting or museum source; commercial names may describe a product rather than a recognized structure.\" }, { \"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Read the attachments\", \"text\": \"Coins, jade, gourds, zodiac animals, characters, and tassels can add a more specific message.\" }, { \"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 4, \"name\": \"Consider the occasion\", \"text\": \"A wedding gift, Buddhist object, New Year hanging, and clothing fastener require different interpretations.\" }, { \"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 5, \"name\": \"Verify permanent designs\", \"text\": \"Before making a tattoo, logo, mural, or piece of jewelry, ask someone familiar with Chinese knotting to check the form and intended meaning.\" } ] } ] }"}],"default":{"data":{"Article":[],"Course":[],"Dataset":[],"FAQPage":[],"Movie":[],"Person":[],"Product":[],"ProductReview":[],"Car":[],"Recipe":[],"Service":[],"SoftwareApplication":[],"WebPage":[]},"graphName":"BlogPosting","isEnabled":true},"graphs":[]},"pillar_content":false,"robots_default":true,"robots_noindex":false,"robots_noarchive":false,"robots_nosnippet":false,"robots_nofollow":false,"robots_noimageindex":false,"robots_noodp":false,"robots_notranslate":false,"robots_max_snippet":"-1","robots_max_videopreview":"-1","robots_max_imagepreview":"large","priority":null,"frequency":"default","local_seo":null,"limit_modified_date":false,"ai":{"faqs":[],"keyPoints":[],"schemas":[],"titles":[],"descriptions":[],"socialPosts":{"email":{"subject":"","preview":"","content":""},"linkedin":[],"twitter":[],"facebook":[],"instagram":[]}},"breadcrumb_settings":null,"seo_analyzer_scan_date":"2026-10-07 02:26:37","created":"2026-10-07 02:20:46","updated":"2026-10-07 03:00:32","focus_keyword":null,"additional_keywords":null,"truseo_locale":null},"aioseo_breadcrumb":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a>\n<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">\u00bb<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/category\/chinese-symbols-meanings\/\" title=\"Chinese Symbols &amp; Meanings\">Chinese Symbols &amp; Meanings<\/a>\n<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">\u00bb<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tChinese Knot Meaning and Symbolism: Types and Uses\n<\/span><\/div>","aioseo_breadcrumb_json":[{"label":"Home","link":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/"},{"label":"Chinese Symbols &amp; Meanings","link":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/category\/chinese-symbols-meanings\/"},{"label":"Chinese Knot Meaning and Symbolism: Types and Uses","link":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/chinese-knot-meaning\/"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4370","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4370"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4370\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4374,"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4370\/revisions\/4374"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4240"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4370"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chinaculturepro.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}