The Symbol and Implication of Ducks —— Introducing the Symbol and Implication of Ducks

1. In ancient times, "duck" was homophonic with "A", so "duck" implied "A" in the imperial examination, which implied wishing a bright future and success in studies. Folklore also tells that ducks or crabs are given to travelers for a bright future.

2. "Duck" symbolizes Hakka, and its specific meaning should be subdivided. The "A" in ancient imperial examinations can be divided into "A", "B" and "A". The first class in palace examination is called "A Jia" and is given to "Jinshiji". The second category is called "Dimethyl", which gives "Jinshi origin". The third class is called "the top three", giving "the same Jinshi origin".

3, "A", "Dimethyl" and "Top Three" each take a few, collectively referred to as Jinshi. Only three students were admitted to "A" in Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, while several students were admitted to "B" and "A". The first place of "A Jia" is the champion, the second place of "A Jia" is the second place, and the third place of "A Jia" is Tan Hua.

4. Therefore, the auspicious duck pattern titled "One A, One A" wishes others to be the top scholar in high school, while the other patterns only wish others to enter the "top three" in the imperial examination.