Category:Pine trees on Chinese numismatic charms

English: Pine trees on Chinese numismatic charms symbolise Longevity, solitude, protection of the dead The pine tree is one of the Chinese Three Friends of Winter. Because they can endure very rough winter weather, pine trees are associated with longevity. Ancient Chinese people believed that a creature named Wang Xiang (罔象) devoured the brains of dead people but was afraid of pine trees, so pines were often planted near graveyards.