Hawk
Overview
Hawking was a pastime of the elite, and the hawk's traditional associations include the trained and the serviceable.
Meaning
The hawk reads similarly to the eagle but in the domestic register — the trained bird, and the one kept rather than encountered.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources treat the hawk in the context of falconry and of the sporting life, which places it in a social rather than a cosmic register.
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FAQ
What does hawk symbolize in Chinese tradition?
The hawk reads similarly to the eagle but in the domestic register — the trained bird, and the one kept rather than encountered. Hawking was a pastime of the elite, and the hawk's traditional associations include the trained and the serviceable.
Where does the hawk appear in Chinese art and custom?
Its use is documented across several registers at once. The hawk reads similarly to the eagle but in the domestic register — the trained bird, and the one kept rather than encountered. The trained-versus-wild distinction is the one the tradition draws, and it is the trained bird that carries the positive reading.
How is hawk read in Chinese tradition?
Sources treat the hawk in the context of falconry and of the sporting life, which places it in a social rather than a cosmic register. It is grouped under Metal (金) in the five-element system.
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