The official mascots of the Beijing 2022 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games are Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon.
Bing Dwen Dwen is a giant panda with a suit of ice, a heart of gold and a love of winter sports. In Mandarin, the word 'Bing' has several meanings, including ice, and also symbolizes purity and strength. 'Dwen Dwen' means robust and lively and also represents children.
Shuey Rhon Rhon is an anthropomorphic Chinese lantern. Lanterns represent harvest, celebration, warmth and light. The snow on the face represents the meaning of 'a fall of seasonable snow gives promise of a fruitful year'.