Why Is Jade Important In China

In China, it is very important to follow what the ancestors have done in the past. Even nowadays, it is very important for people to follow their culture and tradition, especially for girls. In “Lost Sisters”, Song mentioned “In China, even the peasants, named their first daughters, Jade” (line 1-4). The Chinese people “love jade because of not only its beauty, but also more importantly, its culture.” (Chan). To them, Jade prefers to morality; “gold has a value; jade is invaluable (“Chan”). Because of its meaning in humanity, everyone thinks if they named their daughters Jade, they would later become wise, beautiful and virtue as its meaning. Therefore, the tradition of Chinese people spread all over their country; even though it did not affect