2024年2月20日 · According to the ancient Chinese legend, in ancient time, there was a ferocious monster named “Nian” with sharp teeth and horns. Secluding itself in the dark sea for a long time, the beast would go onshore by the end of the lunar year and hunt people and livestock.

A nian beast (traditional Chinese: 年獸; simplified Chinese: 年兽; Hanyu Pinyin: Nián shòu; Tongyong Pinyin: Nián shòu; Wade–Giles: Nien 2 shou 4; Cantonese Yale: Nìhn sau; Zhuyin Fuhao: ㄋㄧㄢˊ ㄕㄡˋ) is a beast in Chinese mythology. According to Chinese mythology, the nian lives under the sea or

2024年10月26日 · Nian, a mythical beast in Chinese folklore, holds a significant place in the cultural tapestry of China. With its fearsome reputation, Nian is not just a creature of terror but is intricately linked to the celebration of the Lunar New Year.

2021年2月5日 · Still, folk legends generally agree that nian is a monster that lives either in the sea or the forest, and comes out once a year on the night before the new year to wreak havoc on humankind. It is said to have a single horn on its head, sharp teeth, and …

In ancient times, there was a monster named Nian (年, or Nianshou 年兽) with a long head and sharp horns. It dwelled deep in the sea all year round and only showed up every New Year's Eve to eat people and livestock in nearby villages.

2021年9月21日 · Nian Year. This amazing Nian monster story spread like wildfire across China, and people started to practice this ritual, and it became one of the most important festivals of the Chinese people. Nian, by the way, means ‘year’ in Chinese Mandarin, hence the Lunar New Year or commonly known as Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year Rituals

2021年1月26日 · According to one of the most famous legends, it is widely believed that the word Nian (in Chinese means ‘year’), was first the name of a ferocious monster beast that started to attack human beings at the night before the beginning of a new year. The Nian beast (also called ‘Xi’) appeared once a year and only on New Year’s Eve.

There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of Chinese New Year worth mentioning. The first and most well known is the legend of Nian (Year “Nian” as in New Year –”Xin Nian”). There are two versions of the legend of Nian, both include a scary beast with characteristics of a lion, ox, and unicorn, that had a dragon like appearance.

Long ago in China there was a man-eating monster called Nian who for most of the time slept at the bottom of the ocean. However at the end of winter, on the last day of the lunar year, the hungry Nian would terrify everyone when he woke up …

"The Nian Monster's legacy is not one of fear, but of festivity, enriching Chinese New Year with vibrant customs rooted in its unique traits." The tale of the Nian offers a captivating glimpse into Chinese culture, blending myth and tradition into an unforgettable New Year celebration.