Several Ming Dynasty texts list what were claimed as the Nine Offspring of the Dragon (Chinese: 龍生九子), and subsequently these feature prominently in popular Chinese stories and writings. There are four principal versions of the list: [2] Below are all the creatures mentioned in these lists:

2024年1月11日 · Suan Ni, the lion-like creature originating from ancient Chinese mythology and legends: the fifth son among the “Nine Sons of the Dragon”. It symbolizes power, bravery, and wealth, enjoys tranquility over activity, prefers sitting, appreciates the ambiance of smoke and fire, and is often used to adorn the base of incense burners.

狻猊，是中国古代神话中的 神兽，也是“ 龙生九子 ”中的第五子。 [5] 狻猊形似狮子，平生喜静不喜动，好坐，喜欢烟火，常被用来装饰香炉脚部。 [11] 战国到西晋时期，《穆天子传》曰：“名兽使足走千里，狻猊、野马走五百里。 ”晋郭璞注曰：“狻猊，狮子。 亦食虎豹。 ”《尔雅·释兽》载：“狻猊如彪猫，食虎豹。 ”郭璞注:“即狮子也，出西域。 东汉时期，西域进贡狮子后，名” 师子 “。 《汉书·西域传上》记载：”乌戈地暑热莽平，……而有桃拔、师子、犀牛。 “颜师古注云：”师 …

2024年9月27日 · 狻猊（suān ní）是中国古代神话传说中龙生九子之一（一说是第五子，另说是第八子），其形如狮，喜烟好坐，所以形象一般出现在香炉上，随之吞烟吐雾。 古书记载狻猊是与狮子同类能食虎豹的猛兽，亦是威武百兽率从之意，常出现在中国宫殿建筑，佛教佛像，瓷器香炉上。 要说狻猊，就不能不先说说“狮子”。 狻猊 狮子是外来之物，在动物分类学上属于哺乳纲食肉目猫科，为大型猛兽。 历史上主要生活在非洲，在亚洲则主要分布在印度、伊朗等地，中原地 …

Suan ni (狻猊), the fifth son, resembles a lion and prefers peace and quiet. He enjoys sitting and basking in the warmth of incense, so his image is often found on the feet of incense burners and Buddha statues.

Suan Ni, a lion-like creature from ancient Chinese mythology, is revered as the fifth son among the "Nine Sons of the Dragon." It embodies power, bravery, and wealth, and is known for its preference for tranquility over activity. Commonly featured as an ornament on the bases of incense burners, Suan Ni symbolizes a serene yet majestic presence.

5、狻猊(suan,ni)：身有佛性，喜好香火，于香炉盖上可见。 而且狻猊还是文殊菩萨的座骑，在供奉文殊菩萨的寺庙中均可见到。 在文殊菩萨的道场五台山上还建有供奉狻猊的庙宇。

五子狻猊(suan ni)，形如狮，喜烟好坐，倚立于香炉足上，随之吞烟吐雾 六子赑屃(bi xi)，又名霸下趴蝮(ba xia)，似龟有齿，喜欢负重，碑下龟是也 七子狴犴(bi‘an)，形似虎好讼，狱门或官衙正堂两侧有其像；

Suan Ni (狻猊), the fifth son of the dragon, is a majestic and serene figure with the appearance of a lion. Suan Ni is known for his quiet, contemplative nature. Unlike his more active or aggressive brothers, Suan Ni enjoys sitting still, calmly observing his surroundings.

2024年6月29日 · Suanmi was one of the nine sons of the dragon. He loved fire, smoke, and flame, so his image is used today on incense burners and holders, as well as to protect houses from fire.