As a symbol of longevity and good fortune, the turtle was considered one of the "four sacred beasts" along with the dragon, phoenix, and kirin (or qilin). It was widely revered, and was regularly featured in popular festivities and important ritual passages in life.
烏龜以其長壽、祥瑞的象徵，與龍、鳳、麒麟並稱四靈獸，廣受民眾喜愛，大量出現在民間祭典或生命禮俗之中。