The twelve ornaments is adopted to decorate the garments which emperor wore in important occasions.They are arranged as following with an implied means: sun, moon, stars, mountains, dragon, pheasant, two goblets, pondweed, flames, rice grains, axe and bows.

　　Sun,moon and stars can bring us light.

　　Mountains symbolize stability.

　　Dragons are very flexible.

　　Flowery Fowls are with beautiful patterns.

　　TempleVessels,a sort pf sacrificial utensil,later on the pattern contains a tiger an 9 monkeys,symbolize faithfullness.

　　Rockweeds are the symbol of brightness.

　　Fire means bright.

　　Race grains indicate the nourishment.

Axes are the symbol of couragement and resolute.

　　Fu mean the capability to make a clear distinction between right and wrong.